Biodiesel is renewable, from domestic sources, and can be used with any diesel engine. It also has more energy than gasoline, which raises mileage. Like ordinary diesel, it offers good torque characteristics in cars, which drivers notice as power and acceleration.
Additional benefits may include reduced greenhouse gas emissions, specific data points for this are included in the figure below.
(ref: “Environmental Benefits,” DOE EERE, 10/26/10)
Research by Eliza Brannigan
