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Some Information About Petroleum Diesel and Biodiesel
    Problems with Petroleum Diesel:
  • Limited Supply
  • National Security
  • Climate Change
  • Environmental Degradation
  • Air Quality, Pollution, Health
  • Economic Costs
  • International Relations
    Advantages of Biodiesel:
  • Completely compatible with petroleum diesel
  • Contains no sulfur
  • Higher lubricity than petro diesel
  • Biodegradable
  • Not toxic to wildlife on land or sea
  • Less flammable than petro diesel
  • The only alternative fuel with ASTM standards


Biodiesel Emission Reductions
Carbon Dioxide 78% - 100%
Sulfur Dioxide 100%
Soot Emission 40% - 60%
Carbon Monoxide 10% - 50%
Hydrocarbons 10% - 50%
Nitrous Oxides* -5% - +10%
*can be reduced or increased
depending on age and condition of engine
Biodiesel vs Petrodiesel smoke

More Information:
Biodiesel Fuel Fact Sheets by the National Biodiesel Board
EPA Biodiesel Emissions Analysis Program
DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center - Biodiesel Site
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