Biodiesel is registered as a fuel and fuel additive with the United States EPA and meets clean diesel standards established by the California Air Resources Board. Neat biodiesel (100 percent pure biodiesel or B100) has been designated as an alternative fuel by the and the .
Cleaner and renewable: Biodiesel cuts exhaust emissions, minimizing black smoke, odor, and greenhouse gas emissions, air toxins, and particulates. And since biodiesel does not contain sulfur, there are no sulfur dioxide emissions that lead to acid rain.
Healthier: In 2000, biodiesel became the only alternative fuel in the country to have successfully completed the EPA-required Tier I and Tier II health effects testing under the Clean Air Act. These independent tests conclusively demonstrated that biodiesel does not pose a threat to human health
Easy to use: Biodiesel can be used with current fueling infrastructure and in all diesel vehicles with little or no engine modification.
EPAct credits: Users receive one EPAct credit for every 450 gallons of biodiesel purchased. Users of B20, which is 20 percent biodiesel, receive one EPAct credit for every 2250 gallons.
High quality: In 2001, the American Society of Testing and Materials approved a quality standard (D6751) for biodiesel fuel. This ASTM standard is updated on a periodic basis. Innovation Fuels keeps current with these changes. Please for the latest specifications on our product. By the end of 2007, Innovation Fuels should also receive accreditation through the BQ-9000 program, the biodiesel industry’s voluntary quality assurance program.
Reliable engine performance: Biodiesel’s high cetane number and flash point and increased lubricity translate to excellent engine performance, safety, and fuel economy.
Positive energy balance: For every unit of energy needed to produce a gallon of biodiesel, 3.24 units of energy are gained.
¹National Biodiesel Board |