Bio Diesel

Iowa Biodiesel Use Up

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Report shows 70 percent of Iowa’s on-road diesel fuel contains biodiesel Iowa Biodiesel Board points to successful state policies behind growth ANKENY, Iowa – A report released by the Iowa Department of Revenue shows biodiesel-blended fuel represented 69.9 percent of the total reported sales of on-road diesel last year in Iowa. Furthermore, blends of 11 – 20 percent biodiesel (B11 – …

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Iowa biodiesel producers, soybean farmers welcome plan to restore integrity to the RFS

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Biofuels, ag leaders unite over halting Small Refinery Exemptions ANKENY, Iowa – The Iowa Biodiesel Board joined other renewable fuel and farm advocates today in thanking the president for directing the Environmental Protection Agency to properly account for future small refinery exemptions in annual Renewable Fuel Standard rules. Grant Kimberley, Iowa Biodiesel Board executive director and Iowa Soybean Association director of …

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Farmers urged to ask for biodiesel on National Biodiesel Day

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Iowa Biodiesel Board says on-farm use has room to grow ANKENY, Iowa – St. Patrick’s Day isn’t the only date for celebration this week – at least not for biodiesel supporters. National Biodiesel Day is March 18, and the Iowa Biodiesel Board is taking the opportunity to remind farmers to ask for and use biodiesel as they head into spring …

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Iowa Biodiesel

State agency says Iowa biodiesel usage is climbing steadily Iowa Biodiesel Board credits strong policy for growth A new report from the Iowa Department of Revenue shows biodiesel sales and use rose more than 60 percent in 2012. The Iowa Biodiesel Board said the increase demonstrates that energy policies are working to replace foreign oil with Iowa-grown fuels like biodiesel. …

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National Biodiesel Day

It’s National Biodiesel Day, and Iowans have reason to celebrate March 18 puts focus on biodiesel’s contributions to state economy, environment and energy security ANKENY, Iowa  –  March 18 is National Biodiesel Day, a day for Iowans to reflect on the contribution they are making to the nation as the number one producer of biodiesel. “With biodiesel, Iowans are leading …

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Biodiesel Drives Your Energy Further

Biodiesel is a renewable fuel for diesel engines derived from vegetable oils or animal fats. It is made from renewable sources, burns with less emissions than regular diesel and is biodegradable. Because we no longer need to mine fossil fuels this source ticks all the right environmental boxes. Luckily for us, choosing biodiesel also ticks all the right financial boxes, …

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Alligator Fat As A New Source Of Biodiesel Fuel?

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2011 — Amid growing concern that using soybeans and other food crops to produce biodiesel fuel will raise the price of food, scientists have identified a new and unlikely raw material for the fuel: Alligator fat. Their report documenting gator fat’s suitability for biofuel production appears in the latest episode in the American Chemical Society’s (ACS) award-winning …

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Biodiesel Motorcycle

Now this is an interesting concept. A bio-diesel powered motorcycle and man it looks cool too. Would you drive a bio-diesel motorcycle? I would at least where I live since there is ready supply of bio-diesel around here. Crucible BMW Biodiesel Motorcycle The Crucible folks had a biodeisel powered v6 bmw turbo diesel motorcycle on display! Give us your thoughts …

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Evolution Biodiesel Kits

biochick2006 asked: A quick look into small scale biodiesel processors made in the USA. For those interested in making quality biodiesel in the shop, at the farm or home. Water 4 Gas

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Biodiesel de la basura TVE 24h ECOFA

agnux asked: ECOFA is a new fuel, which due to its origin, its production and its solution to the inherent problems in any kind of organic waste, specially the urban solid waste, it is called ‘eco.combustible’ adding FA (initials of Francisco Angulo) in honor of his discoverer This is its definition: Ecofa biofuel is a subgroup of biofuels that comes …

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Biodiesel Testing

mpgomatic asked: MPGomatic.com gets the word on biodiesel test kits from Fleet Biodiesel at the 2008 Alternative Fuel and Vehicle conference Water 4 Gas

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Making Biodiesel From Sewage

New American Chemical Society podcast: economical biodiesel from sewage sludge WASHINGTON, Sept. 8, 2010 — Biodiesel fuel could be produced from municipal sewage sludge at a cost that is within a few cents a gallon of being competitive with conventional diesel refined from petroleum, according to the latest episode in the American Chemical Society’s (ACS) award-winning podcast series, “Global Challenges/Chemistry …

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Biodiesel Safety

uivideo asked: Making your own Biodiesel fuel is dangerous and involves the use of toxic chemicals. Mistakes can result in fire, loss of property and loss of life. The most serious risks involved in making your own fuel are explained in this video. Solar power

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Biodiesel heater

LockFarm asked: A demonstration of the diesel hot air blower we’ll be using to keep warm this winter, running on our own biodiesel. The heater is an Eberspacher and should not normally be run upside down like this (with the exhausts on top). We bought it second hand on ebay and it has now been heating our caravan for a …

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