California Air Resources Board approves use of B100 in Optimus’ Vector System

In California, on May 23rd, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Emissions Certification and Compliance Division issued Executive Order (EO) D-864. Having determined that Optimus’ Vector System does not reduce the effectiveness of the applicable vehicle pollution control system, EO D-864 provides an exemption for the use of the Vector System in the State of California in model years 2010-2019 on-road diesel engines ranging in size from 6.7 liters to 16.0 liters. CARB’s Oil and Gas and GHG Mitigation Branch previously issued to Optimus EO G-714-ADF-ST1-01, which authorizes an Alternative Diesel Fuel Stage 1 Pilot Program to use the Vector System with 100% biodiesel fuel upon receipt of an EO from the Emissions Certification and Compliance Division. With receipt of both EO D-864 and EO G-714-ADF-ST1-0, Optimus is now authorized to begin its Stage 1 Pilot Program for the Vector System in California. To Optimus’ knowledge, both Executive Orders are the first of their kind to be issued by CARB.