Posts Tagged ‘effiecient’


What does ethanol and its blends have over bio-diesel?

This is what I know: Ethanol and Bio-diesel (bio-fuels) are both generaly made from corn but most plant matter can be used. Also both pollute similairly to non bio-fuels. The main differences deal with production and the powerplant.
Ethanol is currently requires more energy to produce than it releases in combustion. It also is less efficent [...]

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Are you driving a diesel and using biodiesel?

We drive an 06 VW Jetta TDI an 99 Ford F250 w/Powerstroke diesel. We brew about 75% of the fuel we use from used restaurant oil. Americans collectively spend 0,000 a minute to buy foreign oil. It is great to reduce our personal petrodiesel consumption. Also, a diesel engine is app. 25-30% more effiecient [...]

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