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#51 of 170 But still, why? by bhill2 Oct 08, 2004 (11:30 am)
Oh yeah, I know they weren't talking about running biodiesel vs. petrodiesel, but I still don't understand why a diesel/electric hybrid would be so much more expensive to produce than a gas/electric hybrid. It strikes me that a diesel/electric hybrid running biodiesel would be a great way to give the planet a break. Replies to this message: rfruth (Oct 27, 2004 2:20 pm) kirstie_h (Oct 27, 2004 2:23 pm) gagrice (Oct 27, 2004 2:34 pm)
#52 of 170 Re: But still, why? [bhill2] by rfruth Oct 27, 2004 (2:20 pm)
Replying to: bhill2 (Oct 08, 2004 11:30 am) Biodiesel tax incentive - snip - President George W. Bush signed a bill Friday that extends the fuel-ethanol tax credit and creates a tax credit for biodiesel fuel. http://snipurl.com/a3td Replies to this message: kirstie_h (Oct 27, 2004 2:23 pm) gagrice (Oct 27, 2004 2:34 pm)
#53 of 170 Re: But still, why? [rfruth] by kirstie_h HOST Oct 27, 2004 (2:23 pm)
Replying to: rfruth (Oct 27, 2004 2:20 pm) Man, if I could get a tax credit for re-using what is basically trash, I'm there!
#54 of 170 Great news for Biodiesel [rfruth] by gagrice Oct 27, 2004 (2:34 pm)
Replying to: rfruth (Oct 27, 2004 2:20 pm) Biodiesel is a cleaner burning alternative to petroleum-based diesel, and it is made from renewable resources like soybeans and other natural fats and oils, grown here in the United States. It works in any diesel engine with few or no modifications. It can be used in its pure form (B100), or blended with petroleum diesel at any level—most commonly 20 percent (B20). Soybean farmers have invested millions of dollars through the soybean checkoff to build the biodiesel industry in the United States. More than 400 major fleets use biodiesel commercially nationwide. About 300 retail filling stations make biodiesel available to the public, and more than 1000 petroleum distributors carry it nationwide. Biodiesel is nontoxic, biodegradable and essentially free of sulfur and aromatics. Biodiesel offers similar fuel economy, horsepower and torque to petroleum diesel while providing superior lubricity. It significantly reduces emissions of carbon monoxide, particulate matter, unburned hydrocarbons and sulfates. On a lifecycle basis, biodiesel reduces carbon dioxide by 78 percent compared to petroleum diesel. http://www.biodiesel.org/resources/pressreleases/gen/20041022_tax- _Incentive_Passage.pdf
#55 of 170 Biodiesel cheaper than regular diesel by gagrice Oct 27, 2004 (2:50 pm)
"Alternative fuel enthusiasts have a new place to fill up. The first biodiesel fuel pump in Utah opened Thursday at Dal Soglio Sinclair, 7398 S. 700 West, in Midvale. The station now sells diesel fuel that is a 2 percent biodiesel blend (B2), along with conventional unleaded gasoline. The B2 blend costs $1.94 per gallon, which compares favorably to the average cost of diesel in the Salt Lake City-Ogden area, about $1.97 per gallon." http://www.ewire.com/display.cfm/Wire_ID/2299
#56 of 170 Can biodiesel replace all our fuel needs? by gagrice Oct 27, 2004 (4:39 pm)
This is a very comprehensive study of what it would take to produce enough biodiesel to eliminate fossil fuel completely. Very interesting and not what I would have guessed. Michael Briggs, University of New Hampshire, Physics Department http://www.unh.edu/p2/biodiesel/article_alge.html Replies to this message: rfruth (Oct 28, 2004 2:30 pm) gagrice (Oct 28, 2004 3:25 pm) rfruth (Nov 02, 2004 2:14 pm) and 2 more...
#57 of 170 Re: Can biodiesel replace all our fuel needs? [gagrice] by rfruth Oct 28, 2004 (2:30 pm)
Replying to: gagrice (Oct 27, 2004 4:39 pm) That is a good paper from UNH I have only skimmed it so far, here is a little ditty I saw in the Sacromento Bee http://www.sacbee.com/content/business/auto/story/11229824p-12145- 499c.html Replies to this message: gagrice (Oct 28, 2004 3:25 pm) rfruth (Nov 02, 2004 2:14 pm) rfruth (Nov 09, 2004 3:23 pm) and 1 more...
#58 of 170 Re: Can biodiesel replace all our fuel needs? [rfruth] by gagrice Oct 28, 2004 (3:25 pm)
Replying to: rfruth (Oct 28, 2004 2:30 pm) That is interesting. I don't think I am ready to hit all the fast food places picking up used cooking oil. I think it is something to get out as an alternative to foreign oil. Even if it was to be 10% it would be an improvement. I would have to get mine from McDonald's so my exhaust would smell like french fries... Replies to this message: rfruth (Nov 02, 2004 2:14 pm) rfruth (Nov 09, 2004 3:23 pm) gagrice (Nov 09, 2004 5:59 pm)
#59 of 170 Re: Can biodiesel replace all our fuel needs? [gagrice] by rfruth Nov 02, 2004 (2:14 pm)
Replying to: gagrice (Oct 28, 2004 3:25 pm) I agree with you, the sacbee article shows the guy on his roof with a jug of sun-warmed recycled vegetable oil that has been filtered with a burlap sack, I can't picture myself doing that. Replies to this message: rfruth (Nov 09, 2004 3:23 pm) gagrice (Nov 09, 2004 5:59 pm)
#60 of 170 Re: Can biodiesel replace all our fuel needs? [rfruth] by rfruth Nov 09, 2004 (3:23 pm)
Replying to: rfruth (Nov 02, 2004 2:14 pm) I can see myself buying it at the pumps - snip - Biodiesel fuel attracts loyal following in Islands http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2004/Nov/08/ln/ln11p.ht- ml Replies to this message: gagrice (Nov 09, 2004 5:59 pm)