Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Biodiesel power

Biodiesel fuel is an alternative energy source that can be produced from natural crops like mustard, sunflower, hemp and waste vegetable oils. Biodiesel fuel as a renewable energy source can generate biodiesel power. Biodiesel power resources are used to power vehicle. Since biodiesel power is an alternative energy source, it reduces the dependence on fossil fuels like gasoline for running vehicles.

The use of biodiesel power resources for running vehicles does not cause any problems in the vehicle. The biodiesel power resources that are used lubricate the inside of the engines and helps in reducing the wear and tear of engines. Biodiesel power resources increase the life of engines. Bio diesel is available at several gas stations at prices that are much lower than that of the conventional diesel. So more and more people are now using biodiesel power resources.

The use of biodiesel power resources keeps the air clean because when they are used to power vehicles, they do not emit harmful particles into the atmosphere. This keeps the environment healthy and does not cause its degradation.

The use of biodiesel resources in vehicles results in higher engine efficiency and power. A problem however, maybe encountered when starting biodiesel powered vehicles during winters because biodiesel in its pure form is very thick. One way to solve this problem is to add petroleum to bio diesel. Generally a mix of 20% petroleum and 80% biodiesel is considered to be the best to power vehicles.

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