Some of the benefits of Bio-diesel –
It's made from Renewable Resources such
as corn & soybean.
- Bio-diesel reduces our dependence on
oil from foreign countries.
- Burns up to 90% cleaner than conventional diesel
fuel made from fossil fuels. Substantially reduces unburned hydrocarbons,
carbon monoxide and particulate matter in exhaust fumes.
- Sulfur dioxide emissions are eliminated (Bio-diesel contains
no sulphur)
- Considered an Alternative fuel under EPACT
- Bio-diesel is plant-based and adds almost no CO2 to the atmosphere
- The ozone-forming potential of Bio-diesel emissions is nearly
50% less than conventional diesel fuel
- Pleasant smelling, both in its raw form, and
when burned
- Bio-diesel is Safe. It's considered non toxic and greatly reduces
the amount of cancer causing emissions vs petro-diesel
- Bio-diesel also has a much higher flash-point making it much
less likely to ignite in a car wreck or spill
- Bio-diesel is less toxic than table salt and biodegrades as fast
as sugar
- Bio-diesel can be used straight in warmer weather (B100) or blended
with petro-diesel in any ratio and requires no engine
modifications to
use.
- Increased Lubricity. Bio-diesel has greatly
increased lubricating properties vs. petro-diesel, even in very small
quantities.
- Higher cetane rating
- BIO-DIESEL IS CURRENTLY EXEMPT FROM
THE STATE OF TEXAS FUEL TAX (20 cents per gallon)