Benefits of Biodiesel
Biodiesel is nontoxic and poses little or no health risk to humans. Vehicles that run on biodiesel emit less sulfur dioxide (SO2), particulate matter (soot), carbon dioxide (CO2), with fewer heavy Hydrocarbons (HC) and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH). Biodiesel does not contain sulfur so it will not contribute to sulfur dioxide emissions that result in acid rain. Tests have shown that the cancer-causing potential of particulate matter from pure biodiesel is about 94% less than that of regular diesel.
Biodiesel Benefits
- Maintenance Savings
- Cleaner engine burn due to solvency attribute of biodiesel
- Lubricity properties extend engine life
- Seamless Integration
- Similar fuel consumption, horsepower, and torque as diesel fuel
- Little or no modification necessary
- Safer Handling
- Higher flash point (the point at which fuel ignites)
- Non-toxic
- Biodegradable
Emissions Reduction
- Reduces greenhouse gases
- Meets EPAct credits
- No sulfur (causes acid rain)
- No aromatics (suspected cancer causing)
- Reduces smog and ozone
- Reduces health risks
Energy Security
- Renewable resource
- Reduces reliance on foreign oil
- Fuel cost stability
- Improves local economy