In both its pure and blended forms, biodiesel reduces the emissions of air toxins, CO2, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons and black smoke from engines/vehicles. Biodiesel can be used either as a substitute for conventional diesel, or as an additive. In North Dakota and Minnesota, all diesel fuel is required to include 2% biodiesel. In the U.S., a blend of 20% biodiesel with 80% petro-diesel (referred to as B20) is quite widely used, and 15 states have passed legislation favorable to biodiesel. Many European car manufacturers, including VW and Mercedes Benz, have approved biodiesel use for their engines. Biodiesel is now the fastest growing alternative fuel in Europe. Since its first production on a commercial scale in Germany, in 1991, global biodiesel production has increased rapidly. Biodiesel is a safe, non-toxic, biodegradable and renewable fuel that can be easily used in unmodified diesel engines, and a variety of other applications. English to Spanish: Biodiesel Jatropha - Business Plan 1000 ha (FRAGMENT)Ī combination of several factors including high crude oil price, legislation, climate change, etc, is driving biodiesel development globally.
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