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Renewable Farm Grown Fuel |
Spring, 2006 - Issue
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Word from James...
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The Grand Opening is
just days away!
Pacific Biodiesel, the contractors for our plant, are on allocation
and construction is underway. Right now its just a maze of pipes
and tanks, but when complete, Maryland Biodiesel will be the
only plant of its kind in the state of Maryland, and one of
about 34 in the nation! |
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Myth:
Biodiesel does not perform as well as diesel.
Fact: Biodiesel can be used in existing engines and fuel
injection equipment with little impact to operating performance.
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One of the major advantages of
biodiesel is the fact that it can be used in existing
engines and fuel injection equipment with little impact
to operating performance. Biodiesel has a higher cetane
number than U.S. diesel fuel. In more than 50 million
miles of in-field demonstrations, B20 showed similar fuel
consumption, horsepower, torque, and haulage rates as
conventional diesel fuel. Biodiesel also has superior
lubricity and it has the highest BTU content of any alternative
fuel (falling in the range between #1 and #2 diesel fuel).
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When
complete, the Maryland Biodiesel plant will be the only
plant in Maryland to blend biodiesel. Grand opening is
set for June 19. See our press
release for more information about this 'Grand' event!
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| Today, Biodiesel is America's
fastest growing alternative fuel. It is being used extensively
by branches of the US military and countless, municipalities
and private fleets. |
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 Ginger
Warren at SB54 Bill signing
Mrs. Warren (shown here with Mike
Miller, Senator Giannetti, Governor Ehrlich and Speaker
Busch) was present when the governor signed SB54, the
State Fleet Biodiesel Fuel Usage Act of 2006 into
law. This law requires at least 50% of vehicles using
diesel fuel in the State vehicle fleet use a blend of
fuel that is at least 5% biodiesel fuel. |
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©MD Biodiesel 2006. All Rights Reserved. |
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Fleet
Use of Biodiesel
B20 works in any diesel engine
with few or no modifications to the engine or the fuel
system. B20 provides similar horsepower, torque and mileage
as diesel. |
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Why
Use Biodiesel?
Biodiesel is better for the environment
because it is made from renewable resources and has lower
emissions compared to petroleum diesel. Since it is made
in the USA it's use decreases our dependence on foreign
oil and contributes to our own economy. |
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Biodiesel
for Kids
A fun fact sheet for kids produced
by the Biodiesel Board explaining the definition and use
of biodiesel. |
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2005
Biodiesel Background
As they say in the wine business,
"It was a very good year…" |
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