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Biodiesel
Biodiesel is a clean burning alternative fuel that
is produced from domestic, renewable resources. Biodiesel reduces
greenhouse gas emissions and lowers hydrocarbons and particulate
matter.
Biodiesel contains no petroleum, but it can be blended
at any level with petroleum diesel to create a biodiesel blend.
For a more detailed explanation, click
here.
Key Biodiesel Facts
1. Biodiesel is an alternative diesel fuel that is
produced by chemically refining animal fats or vegetable oils including
recycled restaurant oils. It is commonly made from canola and soybean
oil.
2. The inventor of the diesel engine, Rudolph Diesel,
originally designed the engine for use with peanut oil.
3. Biodiesel is widely used and available at the
pumps Europe and is rapidly gaining popularity in the U.S. as an
environmentally friendly alternative to petroleum diesel.
4. Biodiesel can be blended with petroleum diesel
in any proportion. For example, B-100 refers to 100% biodiesel fuel
and B-20 refers to a blend of 20% biodiesel and 80% petroleum diesel.
B-20 is the same price as regular diesel, can be used in Canadian
winters and reduces tailpipe emissions by more than 20%.
5. Biodiesel isn’t as of today widely available
directly to the consumer in Canada. Energy companies, governments
and local community groups are increasingly involved in using and
raising awareness of biodiesel and its benefits.
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