#144 – Matt Leuck | Neste – Renewable Diesel & The Critical Task of Decarbonizing the Internal Combustion Engine

Matt Leuck is Technical Service Manager for Renewable Road Transport at Neste US. Key topics in this conversation include: Why decarbonizing the internal combustion engine is such an important piece of the sustainability puzzle How Neste produces their renewable diesel Overcoming the perception and past failures of other renewable fuels How Matt sees renewable diesel scaling Links: Show notes: http://brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/MattLeuck http://nestemy.com/ https://www.neste.us/neste-my-renewable-diesel/customer-stories/city-of-oakland https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattleuck/ Matt’s Bio: As Neste’s Technical Manager for North America, Matt serves as the principal technical point of contact for the Renewable Road Transport team, providing expertise to stakeholders about renewable fuel’s position in the larger energy picture – how it works in engines, the value it provides, and its widespread applications. Matt believes that all solutions are needed to fight climate change, and renewable fuels will be a big part of the energy mix in the future. About Neste: Neste is the world’s leading producer of renewable diesel (RD) and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Driven by a desire to create a healthier and more sustainable future, Neste remains committed to breaking fossil fuel’s 100-year monopoly on road transport, aviation, and plastics. Through its refinement process of waste, residues, and innovative raw materials, Neste provides customers – such as airports and transportation/fleet companies – with renewable solutions that reduce greenhouse gas emissions by the tons. Neste’s renewable fuel is a direct replacement for conventional fossil fuel that is produced from renewable waste and residue raw materials, such as used cooking oil, and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Once blended, the fuel works seamlessly with existing fueling infrastructure, diesel, and aircraft engines. Today, recognized as one of the world’s most sustainable companies, Neste is on track to create the change needed to lower GHG emissions and clear the air, and wants to help cities and businesses achieve their climate goals faster. Future of Mobility: The Future of Mobility podcast is focused on the development and implementation of safe, sustainable, effective, and accessible mobility solutions, with a spotlight on the people and technology advancing these fields. linkedin.com/in/brandonbartneck/ brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/ Edison Manufacturing: Edison manufacturing is your low volume contract manufacturing partner for build and assembly of complex mobility and energy products that don’t neatly fit within traditional high-volume production methods.