More About Biodiesel 

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Biodiesel Benefits

  • Contains no sulfur
  • Increases lubricity
  • Positive energy balance
  • Domestic, renewable energy product
    Source: EPA
Biodiesel Performance
  • Increased lubricity extends engine life
  • Better engine performance versus other alternative fuels
  • No engine modifications necessary to burn biodiesel
  • No specialized service or training needed for engines
  • Approved by major motor manufacturers
    Source: EPA, USDA

Biodiesel Reduces Emissions

Biodiesel meets EPA Health Effects Testing Under the Clean Air Act

  • Carbon monoxide
    • 48 percent lower than regular diesel
  • Particulate matter
    • 47 percent lower than regular diesel
  • Hydrocarbons
    • 67 percent lower than regular diesel

Biodiesel Makes Sense Economically

  • Increases U.S. energy independence
  • Creates additional markets for agriculture production
  • Promotes economic development
  • Positive energy balance
     
    Amount of energy produced for each unit of energy consumed:
    • Soy biodiesel 3.2 units to 1 unit
    • Ethanol 1.67 units to 1 unit

Biodiesel Fills Increasing Energy Needs
Annual U.S. demand for diesel is 55 billion gallons with anticipated annual market growth of 5 percent.
Biodiesel sales in 2004 were 30 million gallons.

Biodiesel Uses
  • Agriculture
  • Construction
  • Government
  • Home heating
  • Maritime
  • Mass transit
  • Military
  • Trucking

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See www.biodiesel.org for further information on biodiesel.

 

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