Archive for June, 2006

Is biodiesel really good for the North?

Thursday, June 29th, 2006

I have learned one thing from 20 years of working as a graduate student and then as a scientist:
There is nothing new under the sun. Most of the so called new discoveries have been made elsewhere at a different time by another person.
Biodiesel, the new kid on the block of green fuels, is one of […]

Enginemakers greenlight B20 biodiesel test standard

Tuesday, June 27th, 2006

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — They’re coming around. While all heavy-duty engine makers currently approve a five percent blend (B5) of bio- and petro-diesel in their products, the Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA) has just approved a test spec for a 20 percent blend (B20).
This paves the way for testing to begin with fuel having consistent […]