Is a Biodiesel Vehicle the Right Choice for You?
If you are thinking about buying a new car or truck and with the
price of gas continuing to rise then maybe it's time to consider a vehicle that
uses an alternative fuel source. With the sudden energy crunch car makers are
coming out with a variety of hybrid and electric vehicles. But there is one
vehicle type that is already mass produced and on the market that could benefit
from one alternative fuel.
Biodiesel fuel, made from vegetable oil, can be used in any diesel powered
vehicle. Not only can it be used in a diesel engine but it is cost efficient and
an environmentally friendly renewable fuel source.
Many companies and even some local government agencies are starting to use
biodiesel fuel in their vehicles. They are finding it cheaper to produce and use
their own alternative biodiesel fuel source then to purchase regular diesel fuel
from the big oil companies. You may notice buses, waste trucks and construction
vehicles in your area carrying a sticker that labels them as a biodiesel
vehicle.
Finding a vehicle to run on biodiesel is an easy task. Many manufacturers are
starting to produce vehicles that run on biodiesel fuel. You may not be able to
readily find them on car lots, but if you talk to the dealership they should be
able to get you one. If they cannot sale you a made for biodiesel vehicle then
there are alternatives. You can get a biodiesel conversion kit for a new or
existing older vehicle and be running on biodiesel in no time. The kits can be a
little expensive but the cost savings over the life of the vehicle will pay for
the conversion kit in no time. There are many diesel equipped vehicles out there
that do not even need a kit to run on biodiesel, thus saving you even more
money.
If you already own a diesel car or truck then with a little research you should
be able to determine whether biodiesel will work for you. If it does you can
start to save thousands on your fuel costs every year.
Having and driving a car is part of the American way of life and a good reliable
vehicle is integral to that way of life. Why not take this one step farther and
help stop our reliance on foreign oil through the use of biodiesel fuels.
Biodiesel can be refined from local renewable sources and is much more
environmentally friendly than petroleum products. It can also help keep your
hard earned money in your pocket, instead of putting it into the local gas pump.
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| Biodiesel plant draws ire, support - Bethany Beach Wave Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:52:14 GMT Biodiesel plant draws ire, supportBethany Beach Wave, DE - 1 hour ago"The only vote on biodiesel tonight is on the minutes of the March 5, 2007 joint public hearing," he said. Former councilman Donnie Kellam said he conducted ...Mayor Lawson also will resign Bethany Beach Waveall 4 news articles
| | | Bush: Biodiesel, Ethanol Important for Holiday Travel - Domestic Fuel Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:29:11 GMT CBS NewsBush: Biodiesel, Ethanol Important for Holiday TravelDomestic Fuel, MO - 7 hours agoWhile at the DOT, Bush praised the good biodiesel and ethanol are doing for fuel supplies: By dramatically boosting our output of clean-burning biodiesel ...Video: Bush Tries to Ease Air Travel Congestion AssociatedPressPresident Bush Discusses Aviation Congestion and Transportation Safety Whitehouse.gov (press release)Fact Sheet: Improving Travel During The Holidays And Beyond Whitehouse.gov (press release)all 769 news articles
| | | Biodiesel rule manual available for Midwest - Modern Bulk Transporter Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:52:44 GMT Biodiesel rule manual available for MidwestModern Bulk Transporter, TX - 15 hours agoThrough the long-term efforts of the agricultural and biodiesel community, rural residents are seeing growth in the construction of biodiesel plants and the ...EPA sets 2009 renewable fuel standard Modern Bulk Transporterall 6 news articles
| | | Agencies cook up biodiesel plan - Greenville News Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:33:13 GMT Agencies cook up biodiesel planGreenville News, SC - 12 hours agoThe partnership is part of the county's effort to take used oil and turn it into biodiesel fuel for trucks and equipment, said Pickens County Administrator ...Pickens County schools seeking national district accreditation Greenville Newsall 2 news articles
| | | China Clean Energy resumes biodiesel production - Biodiesel Magazine Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:30:55 GMT China Clean Energy resumes biodiesel productionBiodiesel Magazine, ND - 15 hours agoBy Anna Austin Biodiesel manufacturer and distributor China Clean Energy Inc. reported it had resumed production at its Fujian Province, China, ...
| | | Nonfood crops: biodiesel feedstock - Delta Farm Press Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:59:36 GMT Nonfood crops: biodiesel feedstockDelta Farm Press, NE - 19 hours ago“We have many sources of feedstocks for biodiesel,” said Gary Breitenbeck, a researcher in the LSU AgCenter’s School of Plant, Environmental and Soil ...
| | | Holiday helpers: Turn Thanksgiving leftovers into biodiesel - The Coloradoan Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:18:30 GMT Holiday helpers: Turn Thanksgiving leftovers into biodieselThe Coloradoan, CO - 23 hours agoThe oil will be used to manufacture biodiesel. Bring your used vegetable oil in a sealable container, such as the original oil jug, a coffee can, etc. ...
| | | Biopetrol starts up biodiesel plant in Rotterdam - guardian.co.uk Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:10:30 GMT Biopetrol starts up biodiesel plant in Rotterdamguardian.co.uk, UK - Nov 18, 2008By Catherine Hornby AMSTERDAM, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Biodiesel producer Biopetrol Industries started to bring its 400000-tonnes-a-year plant in Rotterdam on ...
| | | Kanawha weighs biodiesel's practicality - Charleston Gazette Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:04:16 GMT Kanawha weighs biodiesel's practicalityCharleston Gazette, USA - Nov 17, 2008They aren't there yet, but the majority of Kanawha County's governmental agencies could be using biodiesel fuel within the next year or so. ...
| | | Strange Brew: French fries and farmers - Planet Jackson Hole Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:01:47 GMT Strange Brew: French fries and farmersPlanet Jackson Hole, WY - 3 hours agoWhat is maybe the greatest obstacle to bio-diesel’s success is an American mentality that sees it as inferior. Biodiesel is rumored to raise food prices, ...
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