All About Biodiesel : How Long Does it Take to Make Biodiesel?

Biodiesel takes 10 to 20 hours a week to collect the products and make the fuel; 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

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

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

06.12.2010 – DJ DGAP-Adhoc: BDI – BioEnergy International AG: BDI – BioEnergy builds biodiesel plant in Belarus

Civil Aviation Authority bats for healthy environment
DIRECTOR of the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority Board Milton Daley yesterday called on local players in the industry to join in the thrust to implement practices and measures geared towards maintaining a healthier environment.

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Mazda aims to sell 2 mn vehicles a year by 2016-CEO
Mazda aims to sell 2 mn vehicles a year by 2016-CEOMazda aims to sell 2 mn vehicles a year by 2016-CEO

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06.12.2010 – DJ DGAP-Adhoc: BDI – BioEnergy International AG : BDI – BioEnergy builds biodiesel plant in Belarus
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Hyundai adds a hybrid Sonata for 2011
share: digg facebook twitter Hyundai is the latest automaker to join the hybrid ranks with the coming introduction of the 2011 Sonata gasoline-electric hybrid sedan. Featuring Hyundai’s own Direct Hybrid Blue Drive system, the Sonata has a four-cylinder gasoline engine combined with an electric motor to produce EPA fuel-economy ratings of 36 mpg city/40 highway, the South Korean automaker says …

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06.12.2010 – DJ DGAP-Adhoc: BDI – BioEnergy International AG: BDI – BioEnergy builds biodiesel plant in Belarus
Dissemination of an Ad hoc announcement according to § 15 WpHG, transmitted by DGAP – a company of EquityStory AG. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

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

Make a large batch of biodiesel to fuel you for months to come, or fuel the whole family; 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

What Is Biodiesel? Straight Vegetable Oil vs Bio Diesel.

www.parleysdieselperformance.com The Guys at Parley’s Diesel Performance teamed up with Graydon Blair of Utah Biodiesel Supply to put a lot of common biodiesel and diesel performance questions to rest. For more info on biodiesel visit www.utahbiodieselsupply.com . Thanks again Graydon!

All About Biodiesel : What is Biodiesel?

Biodiesel is an organic alternative to fuel, made with alcohol and lye, as our biodiesel expert explains in this free alternative fuel-use video. Expert: Craydon Blair Bio: Craydon Blair has been involved in producing biodiesel since 2003. Filmmaker: joseph wilkins

PART III OF V: BIODIESEL FOR DUMMIES

What is biodiesel? Biodiesel is the name of a clean burning alternative fuel, produced from domestic, renewable resources. Biodiesel contains no petroleum, but it can be blended at any level with petroleum diesel to create a biodiesel blend. It can be used in compression-ignition (diesel) engines with little or no modifications. Biodiesel is simple to use, biodegradable, nontoxic, and essentially free of sulfur and aromatics. How is biodiesel made? Biodiesel is made through a chemical process called transesterification whereby the glycerin is separated from the fat or vegetable oil. The process leaves behind two products — methyl esters (the chemical name for biodiesel) and glycerin (a valuable byproduct usually sold to be used in soaps and other products). Is Biodiesel the same thing as raw vegetable oil? No! Fuel-grade biodiesel must be produced to strict industry specifications (ASTM D6751) in order to insure proper performance. Biodiesel is the only alternative fuel to have fully completed the health effects testing requirements of the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments. Biodiesel that meets ASTM D6751 and is legally registered with the Environmental Protection Agency is a legal motor fuel for sale and distribution. Raw vegetable oil cannot meet biodiesel fuel specifications, it is not registered with the EPA, and it is not a legal motor fuel. For entities seeking to adopt a definition of biodiesel for purposes such as federal or state statute, state or national divisions …

Biodiesel, Straight Vegetable Oil, and Hybrid Cars

A video from late 2002 about hybrids, biodiesel, and straight vegetable oil, featuring members of biodieselnow.com

Alternative Fuel Vehicles And Biodiesel

If it’s a diesel, it’s an alt fuel vehicle by default. Biodiesel blends can be used in any diesel engine; however, it’s important to use the blends in accordance with the manufacturers specs. With more and more clean diesels coming on line, keep your eyes peeled for those ULSD pumps too. With fueling stations in all 50 states, it’s getting easier and easier for diesels to go cleaner and greener.

Biodiesel is a non-toxic and biodegradable fuel that is made from vegetable oils, waste cooking oil, animal fats or tall oil (a by-product from pulp and paper processing). Biodiesel is produced from these feedstocks through a process called transesterification, by reacting the oil with an alcohol (usually methanol, although ethanol can also be used) and a catalyst (such as sodium hydroxide). The resulting chemical reaction produces glycerine and an ester called biodiesel. The majority of biodiesel is produced by this method.

Compared with conventional diesel, biodiesel combusts better with a higher cetane rating and produces fewer life cycle greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) which contribute to climate change.

Biodiesel blends, a mixture of petroleum diesel and biodiesel, can be used in any diesel engine. As biodiesel can be blended with diesel in any concentration, the blend level depends on economics, availability, the desired emissions level, material compatibility and combustion characteristics.

An increasing number of Original Equipment Manufacturers are endorsing the use of lower biodiesel blends, e.g, 5% in their engines. Some manufacturers now extend warranty coverage for new diesel powered vehicles to use lower blends of biodiesel, provided the fuel meets applicable standards. Some manufacturers also provide vehicles pre-filled with biodiesel blends.

In colder climates, biodiesel tends to lose viscosity, particularly at higher blend levels. To counter this effect, changes to the feedstock source or additives may be needed to address the cold flow properties of this fuel. Research and testing is underway to reduce biodiesel production costs and address cold weather problems.

Biodiesel is considerably less flammable than petroleum diesel, which burns at 50 C (120 F). Pure biodiesel (B-100) does not ignite until 150 C (300 F). The flashpoint (the temperature at which it will ignite when exposed to a spark or flame) of a biodiesel blend falls somewhere between these temperatures, depending on the mixture.

Because biodiesel is a mild solvent it is important to wipe up spills and dispose of rags safely. Biodiesel may deface some paints if left on painted surfaces for a long time.

Hybrids are vehicles of mixed composition basically, an electric motor and an internal combustion engine. Commonly powered by a gasoline engine that generates its own electricity and stores it in an onboard battery, hybrids are a popular choice for awesome fuel economy and squeaky clean emissions.

Pure electrics offer zero emissions and plug directly into a standard AC outlet–while their range is limited, there are a selection of good choices available.

If it’s a flexible fuel vehicle (FFV) it can subsist on a diet of E85, gasoline or any percentage of the two. E85 is 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline, and burns cleaner than gasoline, contributing fewer greenhouse gas emissions.One of the cleanest burning fuels, natural gas is a common retrofit and fleet alternative fuel.

Although there are over 5 million vehicles worldwide powered by natural and compressed gas, in the United States there’s currently only one production vehicle available that comes ready to fuel up at any CNG station–but that’s not the only way to power up with CNG.

Also known as liquefied propane gas (LPG), propane powers over 10 million vehicles worldwide, with 270,000 of them on the roadways of America. Find out if it’s the fuel of choice for your set of wheels.

There are basically two ways to use hydrogen to power a vehicle burning it in an engine or using it as an energy carrier for a fuel cell. While hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are in various states of development, there are a few that have actually hit the roads.

Evolution Biodiesel at The 2007 Renewable Energy Round Up and Green Living Fair in Fredricksburg, TX

Evolution Biodiesel attends The 2007 Renewable Energy Round Up and Green Living Fair in Fredricksburg, TX . This three day event (September 28-30, 2007) showcased speakers and venders promoting sustainable and green practices from all over Texas, the US and even world wide. We had a great time and meet hundreds of new people who were interested in making their own biodiesel for their home or business.

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