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ArticlesNovember 1, 2008

Biodiesel Powers More Fleets Than Ever

Biodiesel use has dramatically increased the last few years, with production at a high of 450 million gallons in 2007. A number of private and public sector fleets have already discovered its benefits.

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ArticlesSeptember 1, 2008

Fuel Quality a Top Priority When Switching to Biodiesel

The City and County of San Francisco converted all of their diesel-powered vehicles to B-20, testing the quality of the fuel at each stage of transport.

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NewsAugust 20, 2008

Nonprofit Aims to Help Towns Make Switch to Biodiesel

PORTSMOUTH, NH – New Hampshire has created Green Start, a new statewide nonprofit organization based in Portsmouth that is working to make biodiesel for vehicles so commonplace in New Hampshire that it will be found at the local gas station.

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Articlesby Cheryl KnightJuly 1, 2008

City of Fayetteville Builds A Biodiesel Dispenser

In 2007, the City of Fayetteville, Ark., converted 52 percent of its 545 fleet vehicles to biodiesel. It currently saves 2.4 cents per gallon using B-20 versus petroleum diesel.

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Articlesby Lauren FletcherJanuary 1, 2008

Charlottesville Goes 'Green'

A city initiative to become more environmentally responsible prompted the Charlottesville Fire Department to pilot-test a Ford Escape Hybrid as an emergency response vehicle.

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Articlesby Lisajoyce VergaraJanuary 1, 2008

The City of Fayetteville Converts to Biodiesel

After several years in the making, the City of Fayetteville, Ark.’s attempts to convert its diesel-powered vehicles to biodiesel have become a reality. Last June, out of 545 fleet vehicles, 52 percent were converted to biodiesel.

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Articlesby Mike AntichJune 1, 2006

The Shift to Biodiesel is Gaining Momentum

More than 600 fleets currently use biodiesel, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. This number promises to grow based on several recent announcements.

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Articlesby Sean LydenMay 1, 2006

Truck Fuel Pros & Cons: Biodiesel vs. Diesel

What is biodiesel fuel? Produced from vegetable oils, the clean-burning biodiesel can be used in conventional engines with few, if any, modifications and is distributed through existing infrastructures.

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