Biodiesel Alternative to Petroleum Diesel ...
Biodiesel fuel is becoming a viable supplement to petroleum-based diesel ... 
... "Biodiesel is oil from vegetables such as soybeans that has been processed into a less viscous fuel to make it usable in a conventional diesel engine. With conversion kits, such as those installed at PrairieFire, engines can be modified to handle vegetable oil without processing. " ...
Via AutoBlog-Green: Wisconsin State Journal: Biodiesel use grows as energy prices rise ...
Additional facts on biodiesel from Journey to Forever: "Biodiesel is much cleaner than fossil-fuel diesel ("dinodiesel"). It can be used in any diesel engine with no need for modifications ... "
DOE on Alternative Fuels: "Biodiesel is a domestically produced, renewable fuel that can be manufactured from vegetable oils, animal fats, or recycled restaurant greases. Biodiesel is safe, biodegradable, and reduces serious air pollutants such as particulates, carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, and air toxics. ... "
Conrad Announces $50 Million Biodiesel Plant: Senator Helps Bring World-Class Production Complex to North Dakota: "Biodiesel is a fuel that is derived from renewable crops, like canola. It provides the same fuel mileage and engine power as petroleum-based diesel, but has lower health risks and is considered environmentally friendly because it is cleaner burning and biodegradable. ... "
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