I think the main potential for mathematical error here is in the
conversion
of barrels of petroleum to various fuels (and other products), some
of which
aren't necessarily replaceable by biofuel.
For example, from a single barrel of crude oil (and the 19.65MM
bbl/day
figure includes other
Thanks to all for the input. Lots to read up on.
BTW, one obstacle to overcome for this particular producer is
insurance on the generating engines. They tend to have strict
clauses about fuel sources for their engines (whether or not the fuel
actually meets any standards level).
All this
Hello all, and especially Keith. I've been attempting to gather
information about the economics of coconut oil - biodiesel,
specifically for the generation of electricity (currently 100% petro-
diesel based) in a small South Pacific island country. Copra has
been a traditional export, but
You are indeed lucky -- can't find anything even close to SF bay
area. I'll keep looking. Thanks for the good advice; a pup (or
diesel Trooper) would be perfect.
Eric.
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creeble,
Someone just mentioned the Isuzu pup/Chevy Luv
Don't really have anything substantive here, but the Jetta TDI is the
same engine as in the Beetle:
http://www.pipeline.to/biodiesel/BBPR.html
So it's clearly been done. I've been thinking about trading in
my '98 NewBeetle in on a TDI one and running it on B100...
Eric (new member).
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Slim pickin's is right -- I've been searching for a low-priced
($3000) diesel pickup of any size or condition in the general SF Bay
area, and I'm coming up pretty short.
I'd like to experience using biodiesel (available at exactly ONE pump
in the Bay area) with a low-risk investment that I
