Biodiesel Benefits
Biodiesel is an Advanced Biofuel
- Enhances independence from imported petroleum
- Reduces harmful greenhouse gas emissions
- Supports American agriculture
- Supports rural economies
- Creates and maintains green collar jobs
- Supports protein production
Biodiesel is Easy to Use
- Can be used in existing diesel engines without modification
- Able to use 100 percent biodiesel (B100) or a blend of biodiesel
- Enhanced safety during refueling due to low conductivity
Biodiesel Performs
- Provides very similar horsepower, torque, and fuel mileage as compared to petroleum diesel fuel
- Enhanced lubricity as compared to Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel offers engine protection with as little as a B2 blend
- Increased lubricity can keep your engine cooler, running quieter and operating longer
- Increased cetane aids self-ignition of fuel and allows for easier starting, smoother running engines and reliable operation
Biodiesel is Sustainable
- Biodiesel yields a 78 percent reduction in direct lifecycle carbon dioxide emissions compared to petroleum diesel fuel
- Biodiesel provides more energy than it takes to produce it with a lifecycle energy ratio of 4.5-to-1 energy. (compared to petroleum at a 0.8-1 ratio)
- Biodiesel reduces lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions 57-86 percent
Biodiesel Reduces Exhaust Emissions
- Biodiesel is included in Energy Policy Act of 1992 (EPAct) standards to meet a portion of the annual Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) acquisition requirements.
- Biodiesel has been tested by the EPA and passes their Clear Air Health Effects testing requirements.
- B20 reduces hydrocarbon emissions by up to 20 percent
- Carbon monoxide emissions by 11 percent
- Particulate matter (smog) by up to 10 percent
- Promoted by Mining Safety and Health Administration
