Biodiesel
Biodiesel is a renewable fuel produced from agricultural resources such as canola oil, sunflower oil, recycled cooking oils and animal fats. In the U.S., most biodiesel is made from soybean oil.
This alternative fuel is extremely important for the environment because it helps reduce dependence on foreign oil (thus decreasing the impact made by importing and exporting) and the use of petroleum-based fuel. Biodiesel also reduces the emissions of CO2 and other greenhouse gases, which are released in large quantities by vehicles using traditional fuels. (Source: EPA, Photo: Flickr)
Articles about Biodiesel
Wed, Feb 01 2012 at 3:18 PM EST
The plant will refine crude tall oil, which is a byproduct of processing wood pulp, into the alternative fuel source.Tue, Nov 15 2011 at 11:26 AM EST
Electric cars get all the love and the federal money, say diesel and turbo advocates — and they want a level playing field.Thu, Oct 27 2011 at 2:20 PM EST
The Fire Scout, an imposing, futuristic, unmanned craft, is fueled by a combination of JP-5 aviation fuel and plant-based camelina, reducing carbon dioxide output by 75 percent.Wed, Oct 26 2011 at 2:30 PM EST
Five cars vie for the title, but only one will win. Luckily, they're all worthy. Just don't make me watch the awards ceremony, because I hate that stuff.Thu, Sep 29 2011 at 2:50 PM EST
Allowance of Canadian corn and canola seen as a 'gradual increase' of imported products for biofuels.Tue, Sep 27 2011 at 3:30 PM EST
Researchers engineered strains of E. coli with yeast to produce a promising alternative to Number 2 diesel.Sun, Aug 21 2011 at 12:20 AM EST
Lipids derived from gator fat meet nearly all the official standards for high-quality biodiesel.Fri, Aug 05 2011 at 12:43 PM EST
A farm cooperative is powering a tractor and 2 other vehicles with biodiesel made from duck fat and hopes to convince others to do the same.Wed, Jul 06 2011 at 4:10 PM EST
NASCAR racetracks are at the heart of red-state America, but here they are installing photovoltaic farms, running on ethanol and biodiesel, and mowing the lawn with grazing sheep. Stock car competition is going green.Tue, Apr 12 2011 at 2:39 PM EST
Politically, it would help if we could grow tropical jatropha in the U.S., but this could be an imported fuel that would be welcome at the pumps. - 1. Recipes
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