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#164 of 170 Re: 2005 Mercedes E320 CDI and Biodiesel [pete55] by harperb80
Mar 12, 2007 (3:10 pm)
Replying to: pete55 (Mar 10, 2007 7:17 pm)
I just bought one as well, and a friend of mine who also did said: "As I understand it I need to have my elastomer (in gas tank) removed and the fuel lines changed. I'm getting the detail behind this and then I'll get the mechanic...."
I'll let you know how it goes for him, and for me too, but it probably will be a week or two until we find out.
--Ben
- pete55 (May 01, 2007 10:09 pm)
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#165 of 170 Re: 2005 Mercedes E320 CDI and Biodiesel [harperb80] by pete55
May 01, 2007 (10:09 pm)
Replying to: harperb80 (Mar 12, 2007 3:10 pm)
Ben - How did it go? I just put in my first biodiesel today (a 75/25 mix for starters).
#166 of 170 Honda Diesel by meyervilla
Jun 14, 2007 (10:56 pm)
Honda sells a wonderful diesel engine throughout the world EXCEPT in the US and they have no plans to sell it here. Looks like we're locked into our gasolene fueled vehicles, lack of public transportation and dependence on middle eastern oil. There's no way out! We're screwed!- drewba (Jun 15, 2007 5:34 am)
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#167 of 170 Re: Honda Diesel [meyervilla] by drewba
Jun 15, 2007 (5:34 am)
Replying to: meyervilla (Jun 14, 2007 10:56 pm)
Honda is planning on selling diesel models in the US starting as soon as next year: http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=121060
#168 of 170 Legends in their own minds by toyolla2
Jun 17, 2007 (7:02 pm)
The move toward diesels by Honda is seen as a very significant step that may ultimately rewrite the book on diesels, since Honda is widely viewed as a leader in powertrain engineering."a leader" ? Er..... come again. Didn't Honda just have its hiny whipped with the IMA hybrids ? And now they are off with their tail between their legs to mess with diesels.
NEW RULE : Honda must be banned from rewriting any more books particularly on Diesels which are working just fine the way they are now thank you very much.
T2
- gagrice (Jun 18, 2007 9:35 am)
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#169 of 170 Re: Legends in their own minds [toyolla2] by gagrice
Jun 18, 2007 (9:35 am)
Replying to: toyolla2 (Jun 17, 2007 7:02 pm)
I'm not a big Honda fan myself. I do applaud the 2.2L diesel they are selling in the EU. They are outselling Toyota as a result of that switch to diesel in the EU. You are right they are way back in the pack of diesel makers.
#170 of 170 Is Algae the answer to our energy needs? by gagrice
Jun 30, 2007 (7:36 am)
Good reading for those interested in biodiesel as an alternative energy source.While a number of bio-feedstock are currently being experimented for biodiesel (and ethanol ) production, algae have emerged as one of the most promising sources especially for biodiesel production, for two main reasons (1) The yields of oil from algae are orders of magnitude higher than those for traditional oilseeds, and (2) Algae can grow in places away from the farmlands & forests, thus minimising the damages caused to the eco- and food chain systems. There is a third interesting reason as well: Algae can be grown in sewages and next to power-plant smokestacks where they digest the pollutants and give us oil!
http://www.oilgae.com/
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