About Biodiesel
The first diesel prototype engine by Rudolf Diesel in 1900 actually ran on biodiesel he made from peanut oil. For the first decade, diesel engines typically ran on vegetable oil. However, it was in the 1920s that a modification was made allowing the use of petroleum diesel. However, as the engine type gained popularity, biodiesel as a fuel did not. It could not compete with availability, government subsidies and initial price points. However, with increasing concerns about climate change, dependence on foreign oil supplies and renewability, biodiesel is back in the spotlight as a cleaner and more desirable diesel alternative.
Today, biodiesel is manufactured from virgin vegetable oils such as soy and canola; tropical seeds such as palm and coconut oil; used cooking oils and animal fats. It is simple to use, non-toxic and essentially free of sulphur and aromatics. Using a high quality Biodiesel will require no modifications to the engine or to existing storage and delivery infrastructure. Biodiesel is proven to reduce harmful emissions associated with petroleum diesel.
Performance Benefits
- No engine modifications needed
- Competitive fuel efficiency
- Similar power and torque to ULSD
- Improves lubricity and engine life
- Major reductions in smoke and particulates
- Cetane number within OEM optimum design range
Engine Manufacturer Approvals
Audi, Case IH, CAT, CAT Marine, Cummins, Daimler Chrysler, Detroit Diesel Corporation, Deutz, Ford, GM, International, Iveco, Isuzu, John Deere, Kubota, Liebherr, Mack, MAN, Massey Ferguson, Mercedes Benz, New Holland, Peugeot, Renault, Scania, Sisu Diesel, Volkswagen, Volvo Truck Corporation, Members of the DFIEM.
