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GRASS. Alternative types of fuel. BIODIESEL. BIO. ethanol?. simple: corn + ferments. made from any plant carbohydrates. =. +. ETHANOL. gasoline.
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GRASS Alternative types of fuel BIODIESEL
BIO ethanol? simple: corn + ferments made from any plant carbohydrates = + ETHANOL gasoline Biodiesel blends are indicated by the abbreviation Bxx, where "xx" is the percentage of biodiesel in the mixture. B20 fuel is 20 percent biodiesel and 80 percent standard fuel.
biodiesel Biodiesel sources contain fat. Can be used in most diesel engines transesterification ==> RAW fat BIODIESEL collect cooking oil from cafeterias 72¢ per gallon Older diesel Mercedes are popular for running on biodiesel.
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