Chevron said terminal operators at the Port of Los Angeles have tested Proformix and agreed to use the new fuel as a way to meet California's air quality objectives. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has verified that Proformix reduces particulate matter by 63% and NOx by 14%.
Chevron said Proformix will be marketed to commercial customers with centrally fueled fleets or equipment, including buses, waste management fleets, agricultural/construction equipment and stationary power generators. It is a "water-in-fuel" diesel blend that uses Lubrizol's PuriNOx technology to lower PM and NOx emissions in direct-injection, diesel-powered engines.