biodiesel

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Although soybean oil has been the primary source of commercial U.S. biodiesel, canola oil is used widely in German biodiesel production, and is considered the superior crop.

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  • They use biodiesel, which is a renewable fuel derived from natural sources like soybean oil. —  Starbulletin Headlines
  • The state of Minnesota required the buses to use biodiesel which is obviously ineffective and unsafe. —  XM MLB Chat
  • Obama Express - said to be running on "biodiesel" - was actually using whale oil. —  IMAO
  • Is black liquor any less useful than ethanol or biodiesel, and if so why? —  Opinion Source: Delivering summaries of editorial and op-ed pieces from major papers by email.
  • They believe that biodiesel is a no-brainer for heavy truck fuel tanks -- so much so, that they're going to ensure as many truckers as possible are filling up with the stuff in the next three years, regardless of significant outstanding operational and market-based concerns.
 

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