Archive for February, 2006

University of Buffalo using biodiesel in vehicles, mowers

Thursday, February 23rd, 2006

The university of Buffalo, continuing its commitment to energy conservation and reducing its impact on the environment, has begun a pilot project in which a biodiesel blend—a nontoxic, alternative fuel made from vegetable oil—is being used in nonessential diesel vehicles.
Biodiesel is being used in UB’s fleet of dump trucks, garbage packers and other noncritical […]

Biodiesel: Getting fuel from a bean

Thursday, February 23rd, 2006

Both the promotion and the use of biodiesel and other renewable fuels are on the rise across the nation, and Stephenson Oil Company of Searcy has recently started distributing a SoyDiesel blend to their farm customers.
The Company is currently using the B5 (five percent soy) blend but has the ability to make up to […]