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1:00pm CDT

Fuel Workshop: Gas/Ethanol & Diesel/Biodiesel

Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Vehicles, equipment and the fuels that power them have changed over the years. This workshop provides an overview of petroleum fuels, oil demand, and the fuel refining process; history of gasoline and diesel fuels and recent changes; characteristics of biofuels (biodiesel, renewable diesel and ethanol) and compatibility with vehicles and equipment; fuel specifications and quality; identifying and troubleshooting common fuel issues; fuel storage and handling best practices; and Q&A.

Speakers

Chris Schmale

Meg Corp

Kelly Marczak

Director, MEG Corp

Kelly Marczak has been with MEG Corp for eight years as manager of biofuel education programs. Prior to MEG Corp, Kelly led the American Lung Association in Minnesota’s Clean Fuels program. For 17 years she worked with OEMs to educate vehicle owners about ethanol blends and with... Read More →

Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
W162 Auto Classroom

Automotive Training

MTTIA Annual Conference 2026

1:00pm CDT

Chris Schmale

Kelly Marczak

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