Posts Tagged ‘vegetable oil fuel’

More Biodiesel Suppliers Opening Around the Country

Thursday, March 26th, 2009

Services On Alternative Fuel Spreads Out

Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute, or the AFVI, is working up a partnership with Clean Energy. And together, they are planning on expanding the range of the vital and most important pieces of information on alternative fuel.

Efforts to actually give out more information on alternative fuel seem to be expanding. One of the latest moves involves the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute, or the AFVI, working up a partnership with Clean Energy. And together, they are planning on expanding the range of the vital and most important pieces of information on such a mentioned topic. According to the groups, they are doing such a thing so as to be able to help consumers  make the right decisions  when it comes to purchasing vehicles.

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Such a move would indeed be quite important and very helpful. You see, because of the huge rise of gas and fuel prices, more and more consumers are struggling to make their budget fit just right. And alternative fuel and alternative fuel vehicles seem to be the very answer to the current problem. And with this, consumers are out in the market looking for the right kind of information regarding such alternatives. Both AFVI and Clean Energy are putting together all the most needed pieces of data with the help from a team of fuel and technology experts in the whole country. It has not been disclosed though if these groups would also be working with other businesses and organizations like Chevrolet performance parts manufacturers, auto accessories crafters, and other groups involved in the industry.

As part of their campaign and move towards providing information on alternative fuel and  alternative fuel vehicles  to the market, the groups would also be providing other services that would provide the much needed education on such matters. The list includes forums that would give other people the chance to talk about the topic as well as get in touch with other peers located not only in their locality and region but also those who are located straight right across the country. Newsletters would also be sent out and a website would also be put up.

Annalloyd Thomason says, "What we are doing is augmenting the core business that we’ve developed during the past two decades. Focused attention on the use of alternative fuels and vehicles that are here today has been a core mission for us. What’s new is that the support from Clean Energy allows us to expand the ways we deliver relevant information to fleets and others. That expansion will be evident during the next several months." Thomason is currently the executive director of AFVI.

Tracy is a 29 year old researcher and writer from Dallas, Texas with extensive experience in writing auto-related articles and covering automotive related events. She is currently a contributing writer for a leading automotive e-zine. Please visit Chevrolet performance parts for more information.

By Tracy Dawson
Published: 10/28/2006

The Norman Transcript – Fuel facts

The bill would authorize the Department of Central Services to build alternative fuel stations for state agencies and the vehicle fleets of schools and county and city governments. The fueling …   Read more…

Bill focuses on compressed natural gas | KJRH.com

Oklahoma currently has 28 alternative fuel stations, more than Utah and all but two other states – California and New York. A total of 27 of Oklahoma’s alternative fuel stations are …   Read more…

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Vegetable Oil Fuel from A Home Biodiesel Kit

Friday, February 13th, 2009

Save Money with a Biodiesel Kit

If you’ve never heard of biodiesel fuel you may be missing out on saving a lot of money. Most of us are very familiar with gasoline and oil. In fact our wallets and pocketbooks have been doling out money for years to make certain that our cars are able to get us where we need to go.

With the rising gas prices of today many people have begun to look for an alternative way to put fuel in their cars. A biodiesel kit fits the bill for many people who have started making this oil saving fuel in their own backyards. And why not make your own fuel, the hit to wallets and bank accounts with high gasoline prices makes finding alternative fuel sources imperative these days, particularly with the price of gas and oil in the news on a daily basis.

A biodiesel kit is a great way to save a substantial amount of money on your fuel costs. The basic function of such a kit is to convert vegetable oil into biodiesel, a fuel source that can be used in vehicles that currently run on diesel fuel. It is important to note that not all car companies endorse the use of biodiesel fuel in their vehicles and will void the warranty if an engine is damaged by its use. Be sure to research this before buying a new vehicle with a diesel engine. For older diesel cars and truck there are engine conversion kits that will make the change to cleaner burning biodiesel much easier.

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There is a minimal amount of supplies needed to use a biodiesel kit. You will need basic tap water, methanol and access to a good amount of vegetable oil, which can usually be obtained from restaurants and such. You can set the kit up just about anywhere, although most people do put them outside in a shed or under an overhang. You will be making a fuel oil so setting up in the house may not be a real good idea.

When it comes to pricing a kit the more features to be found the more expensive the kit. The most expensive models are built to prevent fumes and odors from escaping during the refining process. Having an odorless refining process may be important for those wishing to refine their fuel near their home. If you live on a farm or a large acreage this may not be as important as the kit can be located farther from the house. Of course if you can afford it go ahead and get the more expensive closed system just because they are very easy to use.

If for some reason you already have a large amount of cooking oil that you need to dispose of then a biodiesel kit would work perfectly. It does take more time to process used oil but the results are the same, a more environmentally friendly fuel that can be put into a diesel powered vehicle.

Considering that the price of gasoline is on an ever rising trend making biodiesel for personal use can be seen as a smart move. Having your own biodiesel kit producing a constant supply of a low cost environmentally friendly fuel right in your own backyard would remove the sting of high pump prices.

Do you want to know more about biodiesel kits and the fuel they make? Click here and find out all about biodiesel.

By Andrew Bicknell
Published: 1/11/2007

Court hears biodiesel appeal

He said biodiesel production would not be the farm’s main purpose, but rather a means to end the McLains’ dependence on petroleum-based diesel fuel. The McLains started looking into dev…   Read more…

How to Get Rid of High Heating Bills

You may need to check with neighborhood rules and local laws to see if it’s legal to burn trash in your home. Try biodiesel. Most gas-burning furnaces can be converted to use biodiesel.   Read more…

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