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Question

What are your thoughts and feeling on biodiesel use in the US and will we ever not be dependent on foreign oil?

Answer 1

I think the shift to cleaner fuels is a great idea. We need to protect the planet and ourselves from our own destructive behaviors.

Biodiesel

Biodiesel is a domestically produced, renewable fuel that can be manufactured from vegetable oils, animal fats, or recycled restaurant greases. Biodiesel is safe, biodegradable, and reduces serious air pollutants such as particulates, carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, and air toxics. Blends of 20% biodiesel with 80% petroleum diesel (B20) can generally be used in unmodified diesel engines; however, users should consult their OEM and engine warranty statement. Biodiesel can also be used in its pure form (B100), but it may require certain engine modifications to avoid maintenance and performance problems and may not be suitable for wintertime use. Users should consult their engine warranty statement. For more information on fuel blends of less than 20% biodiesel, please see our site on fuel blends.

Biomass, in the energy production industry refers to living and recently living biological material which can be used as fuel or for industrial production. Most commonly biomass refers to plant matter grown for use as biofuel, but also includes plant or animal matter used for production of fibres, chemicals or heat. Biomass may also include biodegradable wastes that can be burnt as fuel. It excludes organic material which has been transformed by geological processes into substances such as coal or petroleum. It is usually measured by dry weight.

The term biomass is especially useful for plants, where some internal structures may not always be considered living tissue, such as the wood (secondary xylem) of a tree.

Biofuels include bioethanol, biobutanol, biodiesel & biogas.

Biomass is grown from several plants, including switchgrass, hemp, corn, poplar, willow and sugarcane[1]. The particular plant used is usually not very important to the end products, but it does affect the processing of the raw material. Production of biomass is a growing industry as interest in sustainable fuel sources is growing.

Answer 2

As long was there is oil use in the US (even cooking oil and biodeisel) we will be dependent on foreign oil. Unless we can drill in Alaska and the Gulf of Mexico and find a large amount. In order to not be dependent, we need to find an alternative energy source. I love the idea of biodeisel, it works and is effecient, but still uses foreign oil, but in a recycled way. But now are we dependent on Americans getting fat on fried food??

Answer 3

The dependency is due to an over consumption. America uses 25% of the worlds natural fuel sources. As long as we wallow in our greed and our self righteous standard of living we will be dependent. Now, excuse me, I have to drive two blocks to pick up fuel for my quad to tear it up this week-end in the desert.

Answer 4

Not until every last drop of oil is depleted from this planet. As long as big business and big oil is in power...no way. All they see is green (the color of money)

Answer 5

We need to do all we can as I don't trust the Arabs . They will eventually use as a weapon . We need to explore all possibilities .