BIODIESEL FUEL
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A government report and an Iowa State University Study reveal that the biodiesel industry, which depends on the cheap availability of soybean oil, may be in trouble as farmers reduce soybean acreage and increase corn acreage.
By Bible Doc | Published 8/20/2007
Biodiesel fuel is a safe and environmentally friendly source of energy that currently being developed for mass market applications.
By Carrie Belt | Published 12/15/2008
Biodiesel fuel has a strong reputation for being a promising new alternative fuel source. However, there are some potentially negative side effects to biodiesel fuel.
By Carrie Belt | Published 12/15/2008
Biodiesel fuel is made of natural products that are derived mostly from vegetables.
By Carrie Belt | Published 12/15/2008
The history of biodiesel fuel is rich with experimentation and the promise of an improved impact on the ecosystem.
By Carrie Belt | Published 12/15/2008
Biodiesel fuel is a non-toxic fuel source that is proven to be a powerful and effective alternative fuel.
By Carrie Belt | Published 12/15/2008
The benefits of producing your own biodiesel are limitless really. No more relying on over seas oil companies, no more paying high prices at the stations, safe for the environment and also no sales tax to pay.
By Antoinette McGowan | Published 7/30/2007
While fuel pre-heating may work great for biodiesel, how does it work when you burn regular diesel fuel? My suggestion: you can give it a try, but at your own risk.
By John Melendez | Published 4/5/2008
It has been addressed in the news lately that the production of corn-based ethanol is causing pollution in the United States and is affecting the price of corn and corn products, which affects other countries as well.
By Tiffanie | Published 8/11/2008
When it comes biodiesel fuel, it still has a lot of debate whether it makes that much difference in helping the environment. It does help somewhat, and it's why Willie Nelson decided to invest in a new Salem, OR biodiesel plant that may help progress natural fuel...
By Greg Brian (Gregoriancant) | Published 9/2/2008
This reader seems to have read my article about preheating biodiesel with a heat exchanger - one major advantage of which is better atomization of biodiesel fuel for a better burn. Now they have another question...
By John Melendez | Published 7/5/2008
This article will show you how to make an affordable electric heater to boost your fuel temperature.
By Veg Gear | Published 4/24/2009
All that this horrendously expensive equipment does is heat your biodiesel fuel. This is not converting the car.
By John Melendez | Published 2/13/2008
Biodiesel fuel is an alternative fuel source that is made from vegetable oils and other renewable resources, and compares to diesel fuel that you may put in semi or other diesel engine.
By Laura Fleenor | Published 4/12/2007
With sky-high prices and the end of petroleum already in sight, the world turns its eye to alternative fuels and biodiesel is near the top of the list. But does it really deliver what it promises?
By AB | Published 10/2/2005
From biodiesel to hydrogen fuel cells, a number of automotive technologies are currently in development in order to lessen greenhouse gases.
By rekha s | Published 8/4/2009
Brazil is a major source of palm oil, which can be processed into biodiesel much more efficiently than other crops. But environmentalists are concerned that major production plans could lead to further deforestation of the Amazon.
By Kevin Hagen | Published 8/7/2009
US crops used for bio fuels include corn, sunflower and soybeans. In Europe, flaxseed and rapeseed are used for cleaner biodiesel fuels. What about the rest of the world?
By Lisa Carey | Published 10/5/2009
With the cost of regular, fossil fuel-based, diesel passing $4.419 per gallon, diesel-dependent drivers across the U.S. are feeling a painful financial pinch, and economy-minded tinkerers are brewing their own biodiesel fuel from used cooking oil.
By Shirley Gregory | Published 5/19/2008
Biodiesel fuel is an alternative energy source that is quickly being studied so that it can be assimilated into the mass market.
By Carrie Belt | Published 12/15/2008
Cleaning your used vegetable oil feedstock is necessary to provide clean fuel that will not harm your engine, and will provide a smooth efficient (and preferably smokeless) burn. Cleaning the oil comes in two stages.
By John Melendez | Published 7/10/2008
For those of you who don't know: biodiesel is basically an alternative fuel meant as a replacement for conventional petroleum diesel fuel. Here are some tips on getting started with it.
By John Melendez | Published 3/16/2010
Cleaning your used vegetable oil feedstock is necessary to provide clean fuel that will not harm your engine, and will provide a smooth efficient (and preferably smokeless) burn. Cleaning the oil comes in two stages.
By John Melendez | Published 7/10/2008
The wave of going green is taking America by storm. As of the past decade,the need and use of alternative fuels have grown with much prevalence. One interesting discovery has been the manufacturing of bio-diesel fuel.
By Jay | Published 2/5/2010
A simple heat exchanger can be used both to help you make biodiesel faster in the production phase, and pre-heating your fuel with a heat exchanger may lead to better efficiency and more power under the hood.
By John Melendez | Published 4/5/2008
I write this article to possibly debunk the idea (misconception?) that you absolutely have to convert you car for biodiesel, and thus possibly save you thousands of hard-earned dollars in the meantime.
By John Melendez | Published 9/4/2007
With fuel prices heading higher every time there is a political crisis in the countries that supply the United States with the major portion of the petroleum that is used to make gasoline and diesel fuel, a home-grown source is available.
By Steve Lee | Published 3/17/2006
With fears of global warming caused by greenhouse gases and worries of a finite oil supply coming to an end, biodiesel is becoming increasingly important. What many may not realize is the history of biodiesel is one as old as the diesel engine itself.
By Allen Butler | Published 3/28/2007
When people start using biodiesel, they may experience a loss of power, fuel consumption efficiency, or something else deviating from normal engine operation.
By John Melendez | Published 7/10/2008
We are aware that the world is facing many crises today; that includes the rapid increase in gas prices. Today, there are many alternative sources of energy and that includes Biodiesel.
By Daniel Desantis | Published 2/9/2010
Ethanol will reduce air pollution, but won't reduce our dependence on fossil fuels. It also won't solve our real problem: the addiction to cars which has shaped our communities
By Roger Smith | Published 1/4/2007
The State of Hawaii is taking a big step toward becoming a green state with the policy they have enacted with Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO) in association with the Natural Resources Defense Council
By Regina Sass | Published 8/23/2007
For a long time now people have been thinking about biodiesel. There are various plants that we can use for bio fuel: corn, soybeans, sugar cane, and an African weed, jatropha. But the biodiesel doesn't come without its own problems.
By Jose Leiva | Published 6/28/2007
Various schemes to develop a source for biodiesel have involved everything from soy beans to pig manure. A company called Solix Biodiesel thinks it has hit upon a better source for biodiesel. Solix Biodiesel is developing a process that will create biodiesel from algae.
By Mark Whittington | Published 6/22/2007
What is bio-diesel fuel? How is it made? What are it's advantages and disadvantages? Can I use it in my car? Find out all this and more about this easily renewable, cleaner burning fuel source for vehicles and buildings.
By Lisa Carey | Published 9/11/2009
A humorous look at the Democratic candidates' responses to the question of alternative fuel sources for their cars.
By Steven West | Published 11/19/2007
With gas prices soaring, consumers are scrambling to find alternatives to fossil fuels. Biodiesel can be made from many materials, and algae has proven to be one of the best.
By Ketch Denali | Published 6/23/2008
It's no stretch of the mind to assume biodiesel would work in a jet engine just as well in a diesel engine. This explains why.
By John Melendez | Published 2/25/2008
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