Definition: Biodiesel is a clean-burning, alternative fuel made from vegetable fats and vegetable oil. It contains no petroleum and can be blended in any ratio with petroleum. Biodeisel is a renewable fuel source that is biodegradable and not toxic.
Numbers: The U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Department of Agriculture said biodiesel lowered carbon dioxide emissions by 78 percent when compared to petroleum diesel.
Feasibility: Biodiesel can be used in any conventional diesel engine. Little to no modifications need to be made.
Cool fact: Conz recently drove from Phoenix to L.A. and back on only one and a quarter tanks of biodiesel. He says he didn't have to stop at a gas station; he just pulled on the side of the road and filled his tank.
Fun fact: There is a biodiesel group based in San Diego on www.myspace.com. Its Web site is: http://groups.myspace.com/biodiesel
Where it is: Biodiesel is available all over the country. Visit www.biodiesel.org for a current list of vendors.
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Local contact: biodiesel@asu.edu
