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Jatropha curcas: poison shrub or environmental savior?

Jatropha curcas is a plant that sounds like science fiction. Proponents’ claims describe it as a biofuel miracle shrub that out-produces corn 10-1, grows in marginal lands, and requires very little water. Its oil can also be used in a Diesel engine...

Published Tue, May 12 2009 9:40 AM by natescape

Filed under: jatropha, jatropha curcas
Can I use biodiesel in my Volkswagen TDI?

In the last issue of Volkswagen’s DasAuto Magazine, the “Ask Volkswagen” segment answered one of the most common questions I hear Volkswagen TDI owners ask. This as to do with how their TDI diesel vehicles run alternatives to petroleum...

Published Mon, Jan 05 2009 1:29 PM by Rich

Filed under: biodiesel, b20, volkswagen, TDI, warranty, b5, b10
Waste coffee grounds turned into biodiesel

A study in the online journal of the American Chemical Society’s (ACS) Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry , reports that waste coffee grounds can provide a cheap, abundant, and environmentally friendly source of biodiesel fuel for powering...

Published Thu, Dec 11 2008 8:58 PM by Rich

Filed under: american chemical society coffee biodiesel
Chicken-wing conspiracy against biofuels

This excellent article has been reprinted with permission of Jim Lane of BioFuels Digest. The original is here. A vast, chicken-wing conspiracy: a report on the forces aligning against biofuels November 20, 2008 There are vast, right wing conspiracies...

Published Mon, Nov 24 2008 3:44 PM by natescape

Filed under: food vs. fuel
Biodiesel Senate contacts

Hi all. Below, we've listed all the United States senators. Please contact your senators to express your interest in biodesel and to let them know how much you support biodiesel. Murkowski, Lisa - (R - AK) Class III 709 HART SENATE OFFICE BUILDING...

Published Wed, Aug 27 2008 6:55 PM by natescape

Filed under: Government action
SAE Congress: Environmental Issues Biggest Hurdle for Automakers

A joint survey conducted by DuPont and SAE noted some rather common sense and some surprising results from the movers and shakers in the automotive world. BioDiesel is the fuel predicted to be in highest use in this study released today. DuPont and SAE...

Published Mon, Apr 14 2008 5:57 PM by Biogrove
Biodiesel proven to have a significantly positive net energy ratio

Biodiesel is has an even better net energy ratio than we thought. Older studies said biodiesel had a 3.2 to 1 energy ratio, but a comprehensive study by the NREL and USDA have shown a positive net energy ratio of 3.5 to 1. This is big news and puts to...

Published Thu, Feb 07 2008 4:57 PM by natescape

Filed under: net energy ratio of biodiesel
What is biodiesel?

A quick explanation as to what biodiesel actually is...

Published Wed, Dec 05 2007 1:28 PM by natescape

Filed under: biodiesel, what is biodiesel
The economics of biodiesel in 2007

An article well-worth reading....

Published Thu, Oct 18 2007 11:25 AM by Rich
Chrysler/NBB partnership & B20 national fuel standard

Chryslter backs biodiesel...

Published Tue, Sep 25 2007 11:33 PM by Rich

Filed under: chrystler, biodiesel
Reynolds, Indiana: Biotown USA experiment

Just how green can a town get? Biotown USA aims to find out...

Published Mon, Sep 10 2007 5:20 PM by Rich
Royal Caribbean Cruises contracts for 5 years of biodiesel

Royal Caribbean Cruises will be consuming quite a bit of biodiesel in those big 'ol boats. Good for them! ...

Published Sun, Aug 05 2007 3:19 PM by Rich
Biodiesel 'blending' loophole needs to be corrected

When people abuse tax incentives, we all lose...

Published Tue, Jun 12 2007 9:43 AM by Rich

Filed under: biodiesel blending tax incentive credit politic opinion
Biodiesel and U.S. Energy Consumption

An excellent discussion of biodiesel and food production...

Published Sat, May 12 2007 10:51 AM by Rich
Why Try Biodiesel? Well, ok, why not?

Why try biodiesel? Read on and find out...

Published Thu, Jan 11 2007 10:19 PM by Graydon Blair

Filed under: Why Give Biodiesel A Try?

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Jatropha curcas: poison shrub or environmental savior?

Can I use biodiesel in my Volkswagen TDI?

Waste coffee grounds turned into biodiesel

Chicken-wing conspiracy against biofuels

Biodiesel Senate contacts

SAE Congress: Environmental Issues Biggest Hurdle for Automakers

Biodiesel proven to have a significantly positive net energy ratio

What is biodiesel?

The economics of biodiesel in 2007

Chrysler/NBB partnership & B20 national fuel standard

Reynolds, Indiana: Biotown USA experiment

Royal Caribbean Cruises contracts for 5 years of biodiesel

Biodiesel 'blending' loophole needs to be corrected

Biodiesel and U.S. Energy Consumption

Why Try Biodiesel? Well, ok, why not?