Biodiesel Basics
Biodiesel is a renewable, biodegradable fuel manufactured domestically from vegetable oils, animal fats, or recycled restaurant grease.
Biodiesel is a liquid fuel derived from vegetable oils, or animal fats, which consists of mono-alkyl esters of long chain fatty acids (or fatty acid methylesters). It has fueled diesel engines since they were invented by Rudolph Diesel in the late 1800’s.
Biodiesel is a renewable, biodegradable fuel manufactured domestically from vegetable oils, animal fats, or recycled restaurant grease.
Experimentation to identify new fuels has lead to several emerging alternative fuels which are under development or already developed.
Using biodiesel as a vehicle fuel increases energy security, improves air quality and the environment, and provides safety benefits.
State and federal governments enact laws and provide incentives to help build and maintain a market for biodiesel fuel and vehicles.