All About Biodiesel : Titration Kits for Making Biodiesel

July 9, 2011 By

Titration kits can help to mix lye in with the oil when making biodiesel; learn more from our biodiesel expert in this free alternative-fuel use video. Expert: Craydon Blair Bio: Craydon Blair has been involved in producing biodiesel since 2003. Filmmaker: joseph wilkins

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Question by houstonguitarbuilder: What is the most you would spend on an alternative fuel source vehicle?

This post is for research for a school project.

please see my other polls for the same project, if you would like to help.

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Answer by Lydia
20,000
used

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Article by Donovan Baldwin

Copyright 2006 Donovan Baldwin

Except for the selection of the car itself, most tips on saving fuel will not save that much by themselves on a day-to-day basis. However, combining several tips with time can result in significant weekly, monthly, and annual savings, depending on the type of car you drive, the way you drive it, how often you drive it, and where you drive it. Almost anyone should be able to cut fuel costs dramatically by implementing as many of the following tips as possible.

Driving Habits: As a general rule, speed probably has the most effect on fuel economy. Most cars today begin to lose fuel effeciency significantly once you pass 55 mph. The faster you go, the faster the fuel goes. If you have the option of driving 65 mph or 75 mph, for example, you will use over 20% more fuel by driving the higher speed. You will drive a little longer going the slower speed, but the overall savings can be anywhere from to per extra hour the trip takes. While this might not be much of a savings on the next trip to grandma’s house, people who drive a lot can save a lot simply by slowing down, leaving earlier, and planning an effective route.

One driving habit which burns fuel, but which seems to be common is rapid acceleration, staying on the gas until the last minute, and then slamming on brakes. My wife and I often comment on the number of people who get to the red light ahead of us. Professional truck drivers often increase their fuel economy by “playing the lights”, that is, watching what is happening with the traffic lights ahead, and beginning to slow down when the light turns red, rather than running up and braking rapidly. It requires less fuel to speed a moving vehicle back up than it does to accelerate from a full stop, and less fuel is burned approaching the light or intersection if the car begins slowing sooner.

Tires: Properly inflated tires, in addition to being safer than under or over inflated tires, can save fuel. Use a tire gauge and check the tire for the proper inflation pressure. A tire, particularly a radial, can be badly under inflated and still appear normal. Proper inflation will also help insure the longest life for your tires, saving you the costs of early and frequent replacement, and saving the environment in terms of the energy and resources needed to produce those extra tires.

Use Higher Gears: This might not be of particular importance to those driving automatic transmissions, but getting a car up to cruising speed and putting it in the highest effective gear available uses a lot less fuel. Beware, however, accelerating too quickly. Shoving the pedal to the floor in an effort to get to cruising speed quickly can, particularly with older cars, push more fuel through the system than is needed, resulting not only in increased fuel use, but in fouling of the engine due to build ups from partially combusted fuel.

Air Conditioning: We all used to drive with the windows down, all the time. Use your air conditioner when it is needed, and you could save a couple miles per gallon.

Planning and Sharing: Planning any trip can result in fuel savings. However, many people overlook the short trips to the mall, the cleaners, and the bakery. Maybe some of these trips can be combined into one rather than several which require you to leave your house, for example, and get to your destination and then return home from where you begin your next trip. Shopping online is also becoming more popular, and many things from televisions to cell phone service to groceries can be ordered on line. Many retailers such as Wal-Mart and Target have online stores. Of course, be careful that the shipping on the item doesn’t offset the fuel you save. Sharing errands with your neighbors and carpooling to and from work can save a lot.

Automobile Maintenance: A properly maintained car tends to operate more efficiently than one that is not. Tune-ups and regular oil changes both can contribute to increased fuel savings. Synthetic motor oils can contribute to more efficient engine operation and last longer, thus saving on fuel costs while decreasing maintenance costs. Learning to do such simple things yourself as oil changes can also save a lot of money if you have been paying someone else to do them. Such simple things as changing air filters and worn belts can also increase engine efficiency, thus contributing to fuel economy.

Alternative Transportation: Let’s face it. Walking and bicycle riding have been common forms of transportation in other countries for years. Not only that, if you have been wanting to start an exercise or weight loss program, what better way than to make it a part of your daily activities such as the trip to and from work or the grocery store which is a mile or so away? Public transportation such as intra-city rail lines and buses can not only save money and fuel as your vehicle is no longer sitting in the line of traffic, but the time that you would have to spend controlling your vehicle is now given back to you. A few years ago, my wife got tired of commuting 45 minutes each way, sitting in creeping traffic for most of the time feeling frustrated and battling road rage…hers and the other drivers’. She tried the bus for a week and not only saved money on fuel costs, but arrived at work and back at home rested and calm. She soon had a small collection of books and tapes that went with her for entertainment and relaxation on the trip.

Hybrids: It is obvious that choosing a fuel efficient car is one of the first and most important steps that can be taken in saving on fuel costs. Many companies are already producing hybrid vehicles which can produce fantastic saving compared to the fuel consumption of standard cars. While day-to-day driving results are not as good, test vehicles have achieved over 70 mpg in city driving, the type of driving that eats fuel up. For those who can’t let go of their SUV or high-end vehicle, Lexus has entered the hybrid market as has Ford, which has a broad selection of hybrid vehicles to choose from.

Alternative Fuels: Much research is being done on fuels such as natural gas, ethanol, bio-diesel, hydrogen and hydrogen fuel cells. These show much promise for the future although they are not as commonly available as gasoline, which can be used in hybrid cars which are on the market today. Eventually, however, some of these technologies will be refined to the point where it becomes economically feasible to consider using them regularly.

About the Author

The author’s experiences as a longhaul truck driver who owned his own truck led him to follow up on various methods of saving money on operating costs while prolonging the life of his equipment. You may learn more on this subject at http://lube2005.com

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All About Biodiesel : Biodiesel Ingredients

July 9, 2011 By

Biodiesel ingredients include vegetable oil, ethanol or methanol and lye, among other items; learn more from our biodiesel expert in this free alternative-fuel use video. Expert: Craydon Blair Bio: Craydon Blair has been involved in producing biodiesel since 2003. Filmmaker: joseph wilkins

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Question by mrenigma1983: Where does alternative fuel stand as choices governments will allow us to chose from?

Electric hybreds. Would finding an efficent way to use methane gas within a hybred or indipendently as an alternative source of fuel be a more inteligent ecinomical way? The use of some of the worlds largest food suppliers to produce ethinol that in turn raises the cost of food the world over and everything else that is affected by such as well.

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Answer by kar
LaPoe.

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All About Biodiesel : Mixing Methoxide & Oil to Make Biodiesel

July 9, 2011 By

Mix methoxide in with heated oil when making biodiesel; learn how with tips from our biodiesel expert in this free alternative-fuel use video. Expert: Craydon Blair Bio: Craydon Blair has been involved in producing biodiesel since 2003. Filmmaker: joseph wilkins

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Question by Jim: What is the Middle East going to do when America develops alternative fuel and they stop using oil?

We would share the technology with the Indians and Chinese. Losing oil revenue would leave the Middle East without any gross product to sell and they would go broke. What happens then?

Best answer:

Answer by IGAL
Does it matter?

Life will go on till God wills it to. Fuel or no fuel.

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Making Biodiesel at Home

July 8, 2011 By

default Making Biodiesel at Home

A walkthrough of the steps for making biodiesel at home, and driving your car for 65-75 cents/gallon. June 2008 update from the guy who makes this in the video – “methanol is .95 a gallon now, pushing my per gallon price to around +/- .05 depending on yield and lye.”

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Question by sillygirl227: What do you think are the pros and cons of using alternative fuel for all automobiles?

This is a thing for my debate class. What in your opinion are the pros and cons of this? Thanks!

Best answer:

Answer by hipp5
Pros: Reduces dependence on a resource that is dwindling. Has the potential to reduce emissions.

Cons: Ignores the real problems associated with automobiles – sprawl, collisions, noise, isolation, etc. Requires tons of infrastructure.

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All About Biodiesel : How to Make a Small Batch of Biodiesel

July 7, 2011 By

Make a small batch of biodiesel to begin with, using pared down amounts of oil, lye and ethanol; learn how with tips from our biodiesel expert in this free alternative-fuel use video.. Expert: Craydon Blair Bio: Craydon Blair has been involved in producing biodiesel since 2003. Filmmaker: joseph wilkins

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One of the alternative fuel sought for oil or gasoline is Ethanol fuel . Any feed stock, which is based on carbon and after going through conversion process gives Ethanol. There is long list of carbon based items, such as sugar beets, corn, sugar cane, switch grass etc. The Ethanol fuel came in picture as clean alternate fuel and is environment friendly.

Currently Ethanol fuel is used as blend mixture with gasoline and is common at pump station across north America. It is also being used as oxygenate additive for gasoline and replacement for MTBE ingredient. The MTBE is a fuel compound which is responsible of contamination of ground water. Many states in America have put ban on use of MTBE and is being replaced by Ethanol.

 

Advantages of Ethanol fuel The Ethanol fuel is a renewable, safe fuel and it can be used in cars with few modifications in car engine. Since crops such as corn, maize and sugar beats are used in making Ethanol fuel, it provides stable market to farmer community. This can be developed in any country without dependence on oil producing nations. The fuel is environment friendly. Disadvantage of Ethanol Fuel The cost of producing Ethanol as fuel is high, more research is needed in this regard. Although research is underway, the Ethanol fuel burns more for same distance as oppose to gasoline. Since Ethanol fuel is based on crops, vast land is needed to cultivate the crops and it puts pressure on other crops which are needed by humans for daily consumption. The waste product from ethanol production is toxic

The more research is needed to cut the cost of producing the Ethanol and how toxic substance can be reduced from Ethanol waste. In future with better technology and high yield crops the Ethanol will be available to more people.

Read more on Ethanol fuel … http://www.fueltoburn.com/ 

 

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E85 or Biodiesel Fueled Vehicles ? Which Is The Best One For You?

June 29, 2011 By

With the advent of the green movement, a number of alternative fuel vehicles are starting to become more available to the consumer.  Two choices available today include flex fuel vehicles, which make use of E85 fuels, and biodiesel vehicles. Each of these alternative fuels has their good points and problems; the trick is to understand each one and decide which will fit your needs. These alternative fuels might be a great way to help conserve both the environment and your money as you drive around the coastal properties.

For many people, a flex fuel vehicle is seen as a stepping stone between the old gasoline combustion engines and future transportation methods.  These types of vehicles use E85 fuel, which is a type of motor fuel blend that contains 85% ethanol, and 15% gasoline.  It has a number of great assets including higher octane levels, comparable fuel mileage, less production of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases, and less reliance on foreign petroleum.  Drawbacks, however, include variable performance, and a somewhat limited availability of E85 fuel.

For many cars, their performance depends greatly on whether or not they can get the most from their fuel.  Undoubtedly you have seen gasoline pumps which have designated octane levels indicated on the side, ranging from 85 to 93 octane level near various coastal properties. This octane level indicates the amount of fuel that can be compressed by the cylinder before it ignites due to compression instead of being ignited by the spark plug.  The higher the octane level that your car uses, the less chance of knocking and the greater the available horsepower for your engine to use.  If your vehicle’s engine can handle it, this is where the higher octane levels of E85, namely between 95 and 97 can be great for the performance.

Another great advantage of flex fuel vehicles and E85 fuel is their lower impact on the environment, and their ability to lower this countries dependence on foreign petroleum products. Ethanol is created from corn and other plant based products.  Anyone living in the Midwest and Central United States would tell you that this renewable resource is in good supply. Also, the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere is less throughout the production and consumption of this fuel, generally speaking, though some content otherwise. There is a wide range of current research on algae’s that produce oil that has a potential to cut down on this concern of using a lot of fossil fuels in the production of something that it is trying to eliminate.

Of course, just like any alternative fuel available on the market today, there are some drawbacks.  One of them is the fact that not all of the vehicles on the road today are designed to utilize E85 fuels. While it is possible to retrofit older vehicles, it is usually a cost prohibitive process. In addition, not every region of the United States has the E85 fuel available for use.  hankfully this is rapidly changing as the popularity of flex fuel vehicles grows.  If you’re interested in learning more about how E85 fuel is being incorporated into American life, be sure to take a look at the National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition (E85fuel dot com).  This is a non-profit organization that promotes the use of this alternative fuel source.

If you don’t want to make the investment of a new flex fuel vehicle, or search out E85 fueling stations in your neighborhood, a possible alternative is to make use of biodiesel.  Biodiesel is a domestic, renewable fuel for diesel engines that comes from natural oils like soybean or vegetable oil, and must meet the specifications of ASTM D-6751.  It contains no petroleum, but it can be easily blended with any amount of petroleum diesel gasoline.  It can also be used in many normal diesel engines without the major mechanical modifications necessary for E85 fuel usage.  It is simple to use, biodegradable, nontoxic, and is essentially void of sulfur and aromatics.

Many metropolitan areas are exploring the idea of using biodiesel fuels in their buses and other public transportation vehicles.  It makes sense, considering it is already a registered fuel additive, and many fleets can be switched over to this fueling method with minimal initial cost. Not only that, but this fuel type is supported by a number of governmental agencies including the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Department of Energy as a viable option and many communities with coastal properties are realizing how little impact this fuel could have on the environment. States, such as Texas and Minnesota have designed regulations to encourage the use of this alternative fuel.

With all these advantages, one would wonder why more people are not taking advantage of this alternative fuel.  One of the current disadvantages of biodiesel is that it is a little more expensive, and a little less available for public consumption.  Also, the production of biodiesel requires a significant amount of arable land use, since plant material is used in its production.  There is also some evidence of increased nitrogen oxide emission from biodiesel vehicles, and slightly lower mileage.  Finally, biodiesel because of its chemical nature will not easily flow at lower temperatures, making it use in colder climates problematic.  However, advances occurs all the time, as detailed by the National Biodiesel Board. You can read more on that at (biodiesel.org).

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EASY Alternative to Biodiesel – Waste Oil

June 28, 2011 By

Article by D Barker

Our family has two diesel trucks now and when the fuel crisis hit, we were very empathetic with other diesel drivers that did not find out what we discovered almost two years ago. You see, we power our diesels with an alternative fuel that combines used motor oil, transmission fluid and the like with some diesel.

Currently we pay about half price for each gallon of fuel consumed because our trucks run on half diesel and half used oil/used transmission fluid.

The mixture is not hard to make. All it takes is some really good filtering of the used oil and a specially manufactured processor. I know, the processor must not be anything special, right? Wrong!

The processor is actually more important than the filtering. You see, it’s not just any old processor; it has special beads that pull out all the harmful residue left behind by filtering. Even a 1 micron filter media doesn’t get it all. The processor beads have a special quality that gets the impurities left after the diesel and oil are combined. It’s these special beads that really protect your engine from expensive repairs and maybe even failure.

A well maintained diesel vehicle will last many times longer than a gasoline engine. We also have a 1983 Mercedes diesel that has 271,000+ miles and it’s still going strong. How many gasoline engines do you know of with that kind of mileage and still run well? We haven’t started using the alternative fuel in this one but plan to do so soon. We’ve only had it a couple weeks as of this article post. This will be my commuter vehicle.

Our family hunts extensively from August – October almost every year. Last year we only had one diesel truck and could see the savings on fuel during hunting season. This year we will have two trucks using the alternative fuel and it will more than double our savings.

Think about it, Diesel fuel at .00/gallon, using about 30 gallons per round trip to the hunting site. That’s 0.00 per trip, per vehicle. Our trucks use about a 50/50 mix of the alternative fuel with no noticeable change in performance. We usually make at least 6 trips during a hunting season to stock up on groceries, do the laundry and pay the bills. .00 X 30 gallons X 6 trips = 0.00 VS 0.00 at .00 per gallon. It takes no time to pay for the special processor.

We have heard a few folks say they run 80% oil to 20% diesel without any problems. It all depends on what your vehicle likes. At an 80/20 mix, you recover your cost even more quickly.

We thought about biodiesel but as we researched, we realized there are many negative aspects of biodiesel. There is the byproduct waste to dispose of, there are costly chemicals to add and the dangers are way more than we wanted to get into.

Besides, I understand the brewing of biodiesel smells really bad. Our processing doesn’t have any smell at all other the normal smells the ingredients give off… diesel, oil, transmission fluid.

I really don’t know of any negative aspects to the processor we use to mix our diesel fuel with used oil. My husband taught me to do it in about 15 minutes. The training consisted of fill the processor to here with the oil and filter it as you put it in. Add diesel to this line. Mix it up and pump it in. Nothing to it!

I recommend you check out the link below to see what a marvelous deal this is and next time the price of fuel skyrockets, you can sit back and smile, just like we did.

http://www.archers-friend.com/alternative-diesel-fuel.html

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We have been using this for two years and have never had any problems.http://www.archers-friend.com/alternative-diesel-fuel.html

Question by Ken L: How will the government try to recover tax dollars when we convert to alternative fuel cars?

Let’s face it – weather it’s electric, fuel cell, hydrogen… whatever, our government makes a bundle in tax revenue when we fuel up! Since we’re now in the “save the world police/banking” industry, what happens when revenue shrinks due to citizens making better choices? When we stop buying so much gas, will it starve the monster we created? Will it eat us?
I hate robot answers…

Best answer:

Answer by Pfo
Probably by raising taxes. If the government expects a certain level of income, and the playing field changes, they will react. Keep in mind most 401Ks and investments are in oil, it’s not just the oil companies making money. Most Americans are funding their retirement on the back of oil company’s successes. While alternative energy provides numerous benefits and appears to be the better choice, it is not a bed of roses.

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Algae Biodiesel: Fuel of the Future

June 27, 2011 By

Article by Ray Subs

There is no question that alternative fuel sources must be found if we are going to reduce our dependence on oil, lower transportation costs, and stop damaging the environment. Algae biodiesel is a fuel alternative that has many people hopeful for these changes as it creates fuel efficiently without displacing food crops, damaging the environment, and it reduces our dependence on oil.

Corn, soybeans, and waste oil are all known sources for fuel alternatives, but food crops used to produce fuel oil have proven to be counterproductive and waste oils are finite in supply. Corn and soybeans used for making fuel take away from food that would have otherwise gone to consumers. This creates the potential to raise food prices. Food crops used to make fuel are also not as efficient as algae. It takes an acre of soybeans to make about 50 gallons of oil and an acre of corn to make only about 20 gallons of oil. In contrast, an acre of algae will produce about 10,000 gallons of oil over the course of a year. This difference is one of the main reasons that algae biodiesel has gained popularity in the race to produce alternative fuels but there are many other reasons why many people are considering it.

The economical nature of algae biodiesel means that 15000 square miles of algae farms would be able to produce enough biodiesel to power all of the cars, trucks, and other gas powered transportation in the US. If the US began farming operations on this scale we would be able to almost entirely eliminate our need for oil and fossil fuels. This farming figure may seem like a lot, but is only 300 square miles of algae farms per state, and larger states could easily spare more than 300 square miles for such farms. The environmental impact of algae biodiesel is nothing compared to fossil fuel use which means that we would also be helping to solve global warming and other climate issues caused by fossil fuels.

Algae biodiesel is also easy to produce compared with other types of biodiesel that require filtering and titrating. It is even possible to produce algae biodiesel at home which means that consumers would be able to produce their own fuel and reduce their individual need for oil. Individuals can take control of their own fuel needs and take some of the power away from big energy suppliers. This possibility means that energy costs could potentially fall even form the big producers.

Making algae biodiesel at home is not easy, however, but it is possible and very economical. Using algae to create fuel means that there is no waste and consumers can stop depending on oil with its quickly rising prices for their fuel needs. Every consumer has been impacted by the sharp rise in oil prices and if they continue to soar many people will end up not being able to afford their daily commute or will not be able to afford other necessities such as food in order to continue driving. There is no doubt that alternative fuel sources must be developed and quickly; ones that are sustainable and affordable for consumers.

About the Author

For more information about algae biodiesel and how to make your own algae biodiesel at home visit www.global-greenhouse-warming.com/making-algae-biodiesel.html

Question by maletime3000: how many of you would be willing to invest in a alternative fuel source for cars?

even if it meant higher taxes for the next 3 to 5yrs with a definite fuel source and reconfigured fuel systems.the bonus
would be cheaper autos, but higher maintenance bills.that
would come at a very rare occurrence!

Best answer:

Answer by dsgc05
Is it cheaper??

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Biodiesel The Alternative Fuel

June 22, 2011 By

Article by Malcolm Moorhouse

What Is Biodiesel?

Biodiesel is a fuel made from vegetable oils. Rapeseed and soybean oils are the most commonly used, although other vegetables oils such as mustard, palm oil, hemp and jatropha have been tried and seem to show a lot of potential. These are listed or called Virgin Oil Feedstock.

Then we have the waste vegetable oils which are byproducts from animal fats like tallow, lard and yellow grease. It is suggested by many that waste vegetable oil is the best source of oil to produce biodiesel.

Biodiesel is an environmentally friendly alternative to the petroleum diesel we use today which as higher emissions that pollute our towns, cities and environment.

Biodiesel however is old news in one sense because Dr Rudolf Diesel the inventor of the diesel engine was showing his newly invented engine at the Paris exhibition, it was running on peanut oil.

During a speech at the same exhibition he was quoted as saying “the diesel engine can be fed with vegetable oils and will help considerably in the development of the agriculture of the countries which use it.” So it seems that the diesel engine was designed to run on biodiesel fuel right from the beginning.

Biodiesel is a clean burning fuel which would reduce the carbon dioxide emissions of todays vehicles by up to 100%. Biodiesel is also biodegradable and non-toxic.

The use of biodiesel is definitely becoming more popular in America and the UK, more and more petrol stations are beginning to sell biodiesel in the UK. Even celebrities like Willy Nelson, is not only using it to run his tour buses, he as also opened a chain of petrol stations to sell biodiesel too.

So to summarize some of the benefits of using biodiesel:

1. Biodiesel is an environmentally friendly fuel.2. It is a clean burning fuel.3. It will reduce carbon dioxide emissions4. Biodiesel is made from waste vegetable oils

About the Author

Malcolm Moorhouse www.biodiesel-site.com [email protected]

Question by Scott H: When will we come up with an alternative fuel?

with gas prices rising i was wondering if there is ever going to be an alternative fuel because im going to start driving soon and the gas prices dont look good.
I knew that we have ethanol and that stuff but i was wondering about like hydrogen and things that don’t involve oil

Best answer:

Answer by isobelmyself
They have it is Ethanol 85 made from corn and soybeans.

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www.RonPaul.com – 04 As we head into the summer driving season, and gasoline prices are again creeping up, the administration has announced plans to explore opening up more offshore areas for exploration and drilling. On the one hand this can be lauded as a positive step. On the other hand, it’s too little, much too late to have any meaningful or long-term effect on what Americans pay at the pump anytime soon, if at all. Indeed, if increasing domestic energy production was really a priority, the administration would direct the EPA to remove its many roadblocks and barriers to energy production. In fact, abolishing the EPA altogether would do much to improve our country’s economy. Instead of protecting the environment as they are supposed to do, most of what they do simply chills the economy. Polluters should be directly liable in court to any and all parties they harm, rather than bureaucrats at the EPA. Of course, last week’s announcement was couched in terms of removing barriers and red tape. However, the fact that we had these barriers in the first place is yet another reminder of how the energy market is hampered and controlled by bureaucrats and central planners in Washington, rather than to the demands of the people and the decisions of private investors. Consider how extremely negative our government’s reaction has been to other governments around the world that have nationalized their oil and energy industries, such as Venezuela and Iran. We deposed the …

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Biodiesel as Alternative Fuel – Making Biodiesel

June 18, 2011 By

With increasing gas prices it seems like there is a rising interest to look a better fuel. People who drive will want something more economical when it comes to fuel. The majority want a cleaner and safer fuel. They also do not want a fuel that will cost more than expected.

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Today, you would have seen a number of new fuel being introduced and a couple of them have gathered a following. Biodiesel is one of the fuel that is in this category. Biodiesel offers a great alternative to high priced diesel fuel.

Biodiesel – It’s Different

One unique feature that makes Biodiesel a good alternative fuel is that you do not need to buy a special vehicle or even modify your vehicle so that you can use Biodiesel. If your car uses diesel fuel then you will have no problems using Biodiesel.

It is very different from regular diesel, but it’s always something good. Biodiesel works like any other diesel fuel which is the main reason why you can use it in your car engine without modifying. In addition, it is a fact that Biodiesel tends to burn cleaner, so your engine will experience lesser wear and tear. Plus, it creates lesser pollution and so it is more environment-friendly. You may be please to know that Biodiesel is also safer with less chance of explosion or fire.

Blended

Most commercial Biodiesel in the market today are blended version. Blended version means that Biodiesel and regular diesel are mixed at various levels. The reason why it is done that way is because pure Biodiesel does not work well with conventional rubber parts found in vehicles. You see, hoses and other rubber parts in the car will disintegrate over time with Biodiesel use. Mixing Biodiesel and regular diesel into a blend will help to rectify this common issue.

B100, which is pure Biodiesel, is also sold commercially. For those who have removed the rubber parts in their engine will get maximum benefits from using pure Biodiesel. However, take note that a mixed Biodiesel is still better than straight diesel fuel and it can be used in any diesel-driven car without much issues.

The Myths of Biodiesel

There are quite a number of myths about Biodiesel that cause people to think twice about using it. The known issue of Biodiesel breaking down rubber parts of the engine is not really that huge of a deal. It is pretty cheap when it comes to changing the rubber parts compared to the common problems that may arise from using regular diesel. Biodiesel is much cleaner and so general wear and tear is greatly reduced. That means that you will have lesser servicing done to your car

In the end, people will realize that the best choice is still Biodiesel. Despite all the criticism and negative reports, Biodiesel is, without a doubt, a proven diesel fuel alternative.

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