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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| 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty will be B20 biodiesel compatible - AutoSpies.com Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:00:09 GMT+00:00 USA Today2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty will be B20 biodiesel compatibleAutoSpies.com7-liter Power Stroke V-8 turbocharged diesel engine that is B20 biodiesel compatible. Ford said that customers appreciate the additional fueling option that ...Ford touts Super Duty truck as Biodiesel Day party animalUSA TodayNational Biodiesel Day CelebratedHoosier Ag TodayToasting Biodiesel and Herr Diesel!Domestic FuelLismore Northern Star -TruckTrend Magazine (blog) -AftermarketNews.com (AMN)all 29 news articles »
| | | Work gears up on Vegreville biodiesel plant - Edmonton Journal Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:51:52 GMT+00:00 Work gears up on Vegreville biodiesel plantEdmonton JournalCanada's largest biodiesel plant, which will crush 500000 tonnes of canola seeds each year and supply about ...and more »
| | | State Ag Department liquidates Prairie Pride assets - Missourinet.com Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:25:06 GMT+00:00 State Ag Department liquidates Prairie Pride assetsMissourinet.comState Agriculture officials have announced they have liquidated the grain-related assets of Prairie Pride, a bio-diesel ...Grain-related assets of Prairie Pride liquidatedFort Scott Tribuneall 2 news articles »
| | | Biodiesel industry idles, eager to go full speed - DesMoinesRegister.com Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:10:03 GMT+00:00 Biodiesel industry idles, eager to go full speedDesMoinesRegister.comAs National Biodiesel Day dawns this morning, the embattled Iowa industry hopes that it soon will enjoy some of the momentum that its biofuels cousin, ...and more »
| | | Biodiesel Bamboo Cabs: Philippines Town Turns Taxis Green - Green Car Reports (blog) Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:22:19 GMT+00:00 Biodiesel Bamboo Cabs: Philippines Town Turns Taxis GreenGreen Car Reports (blog)More than that, they burn biodiesel fuel made from locally available nut oils. The ECO taxis built by Tabontabon Organic Transport Industry [TOTI] come in ...
| | | Mission NewEnergy Wins Approval For Biodiesel Feedstock Business In India - AltEnergyMag (press release) Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:59:57 GMT+00:00 Mission NewEnergy Wins Approval For Biodiesel Feedstock Business In IndiaAltEnergyMag (press release)Mission NewEnergy, a biodiesel refiner and Jatropha plantation company, has received approval from the Ministry of Finance, Government of India, ...2010-03-19 Mission NewEnergy to expand jatropha plantation i...New Energy Matters (subscription)all 2 news articles »
| | | EU understates emissions from oil: biodiesel lobby - Reuters UK Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:34:57 GMT+00:00 publics.bgEU understates emissions from oil: biodiesel lobbyReuters UKBut biodiesel producers argue the EU's reference values for emissions from diesel and petrol are set too low. That's because they fail to take account of ...Fossil emissions underestimated – biodiesel bodyENDS Europe (subscription)Oil industry emissions 'underestimated', study warnsEurActivall 10 news articles »
| | | Big Turnaround in Soybean Meal - AgWeb (blog) Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:48:50 GMT+00:00 Big Turnaround in Soybean MealAgWeb (blog)Oil World and USDA are both showing sharp increases in world veg oil use for biodiesel, and soybean prices are to a degree dependent on making those sales ...DJ USDA Central Illinois Soybean Processor Bids - Mar 19Trading Markets (press release)all 2 news articles »
| | | Noble: Subsidy needed for biodiesel industry - GoErie.com Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:05:39 GMT+00:00 Noble: Subsidy needed for biodiesel industryGoErie.comNationwide, we are trying to diversify our sources of energy, wind, solar and biodiesel. But these new industries face daunting challenges that do not ...
| | | Senate Approves Bill That Includes Biodiesel Credit - BusinessWeek Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:47:57 GMT+00:00 Christian Science MonitorSenate Approves Bill That Includes Biodiesel CreditBusinessWeekMarch 10 (Bloomberg) -- The US Senate approved a bill that extends the $1-a-gallon tax credit for biodiesel, which expired Dec. 31. ...US Biodiesel Lives to See Another Day: Tax Credit Back!Greentech MediaUS Senate Votes to Reinstate Crucial Biodiesel Tax CreditRenewableEnergyWorld.comDisaster/biodiesel bill passes SenateDelta Farm PressRadio Iowa -DesMoinesRegister.com -Biodiesel Magazineall 59 news articles »
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