Biodiesel

Biodiesel has the following beneficial characteristics:

  • Reduces dependence on foreign oil
  • Sustainable, non-toxic and biodegradable
  • Promotes economic development
  • Produces lower emissions
  • Extended engine life

    Diesel makes up 22% of the ground transportation fuel in the United States, and, due to new breakthroughs, can now be manufactured in synthetic form at a cost using vegetable oil that is competitive with petroleum based Diesel. Biodiesel has varying benefits: It is less toxic to humans, better for the environment and better for diesel engines. At 200 million gallons, biodiesel made up just over 0.5% (of the nearly $100 billion of American fuel consumed in 2006. Biodiesel production in the U.S. and abroad is growing dramatically and expected to continue.