biodiesel fuel [ENDORSED]

[DamianW]

What is so different about biodiesel fuel ?

[Rachel Brown 3A]

1.Biodiesel has higher lubricity (it is more "slippery") than petroleum diesel. This is a good thing, as it can be expected to reduce engine wear.

2. Biodiesel contains practically no sulfur. This is also a good thing, as it can be expected to result in reduced pollution from engines using biodiesel.

3. Biodiesel has a higher oxygen content (usually 10 to 12 percent) than petroleum diesel. This should result in lower pollution emissions. But, relative to petroleum diesel, it causes slightly reduced peak engine power (~4 percent).

4. Biodiesel is much less toxic than petroleum diesel. This can be a real benefit for spill cleanups.

[Katelyn 2E]

I think the most important difference about biodiesel fuel compared to regular fuel is that it is renewable (it can also be domestically produced and is cleaner); instead of being produced from fossil fuels, it can be manufactured from vegetable oils, animal fats, or recycled restaurant grease.