Driving Green with Biodiesel

Jenna HigginsDirector of

CommunicationsNational Biodiesel Board

What is Biodiesel? Alternative fuel for

any diesel engineFrom renewable

resources such as soybeans

Made in the USAAvailable in 50

states

Rudolph Diesel designed diesel engine in 1894 to run on peanut oil

“The use of vegetable oils for engine fuels may seem insignificant today. But such oils may become in the course of time as important as petroleum and the coal tar products of the present time.”

–1912

By DefinitionGeneral Definition: Biodiesel is a domestic,

renewable fuel for diesel engines derived from natural oils such as soybean oil, and which meets the specifications of ASTM D 6751.

Not the same thing as raw vegetable oil

Production

(Catalyst)

100 pounds + 10 pounds = 100 pounds + 10 poundstriglyceride Methanol Biodiesel Glycerine

(Vegetable oil or animal fat)

B100 = BiodieselSpecified by ASTM D 6751

B20 = 20 % B100 blended with 80% petrodiesel

Biodiesel BlendsBiodiesel Blends

0 50 100

B2

B5

B10

B20

B100

Biodiesel Petroleum diesel

B100B100 = 100% biodiesel

B20B20 = 20% biodiesel + 80% petroleum diesel

B10B10 = 10% biodiesel + 90% petroleum diesel

B5B5 = 5% biodiesel + 95% petroleum diesel

B2B2 = 2% biodiesel + 98% petroleum diesel

Performance

How does biodiesel perform? Similar to petroleum diesel Highest BTU content of any alternative fuel High cetane

Minimum cetane of 47, which is higher than most #2 diesel

Does biodiesel perform in cold weather?

Yes!During winter,

petro distributors treat B20 for climate needs

Regular diesel also needs to be treated

Usually involves blending with a heartier winter diesel

Will biodiesel void my warranty?

The use of B20 and below will not void the warranty of any major US engine manufacturer

Position statements can be found at www.biodiesel.org

CaterpillarCumminsDetroit DieselInternationalJohn DeereCase New HollandVolkswagen

Dodge Ram Pickup

Emissions

Biodiesel Lowers EmissionsBiodiesel Lowers Emissions Decreases EPA-targeted

emissions

Virtually free of sulfur & aromatics

Soy B100 reduces lifecycle CO2 by 78%

Emissions

Emission Type B100 B20 B2Total Unburned Hydrocarbons

-67% -20% -2.2%

Carbon Monoxide -48% -12% -1.3%

Particulate Matter -47% -12% -1.3%

Oxides of Nitrogen (NOX) +10% +2% +.2%

Environment

Biodegrades as fast as sugar

B20: helps diesel portion degrade twice as fast

Nontoxic

Energy Balance Highest energy

balance of any fuelFor every unit of fossil energy needed to make biodiesel, 3.2 units of energy are gained

• USDA/DOE study This takes into account

the planting, harvesting, fuel production, transport...

• Institute for Local Self Reliance

• International Energy Agency

Energy Balance It’s so high

because:Plants get free energy from the sunSoybeans are a low input cropSoybean oil is a surplus product

• No soybeans are grown for biodiesel

Biodiesel…a Transitional Fuel

Biodiesel is not a perfect fuel, but:

It works with existing vehicles, TODAYCan transition us to zero-emission fuel

Diesel Vehicles

J.D. Power estimates diesel vehicles will make up 7.5% of passenger cars by 2012 (up from 3% in 2004)

Highly fuel efficientCleaner and quieter

Diesel Vehicles

Diesel is getting cleaner

New EPA regulations:• .07 grams of NOx per

mile• All emissions drastically

reduced• Ultra-low sulfur diesel

fuel

Health BenefitsBetter for human healthReduces the compounds

linked to cancer by 80 – 90%

Less irritating to eyes, nose, throat; asthma

Users

500 fleets, including:

–NASA–U.S. Military –L.L. Bean–New Belgium Brewery–Dozens of school districts–City of Denver

In Missouri:–MoDot–St. Louis Lambert Intl.

Airport –Lodge of Four Seasons/Lake Ozark–Ft. Leonard Wood–KC P&L–City of Columbia

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10,000,000

20,000,000

30,000,000

40,000,000

50,000,000

60,000,000

70,000,000

80,000,000

1999 2001 2003 2005

Biodiesel Production (in gallons)

500,0002 Million

5 Million

…Fueling the Famous Neil Young

Indigo Girls

Willie Nelson

Guster

Bonnie Raitt

Bush Visits VA Biodiesel

Clinton Global Initiative

What Does it Cost?

What Does it Cost?

In general, B20 sells for the same as diesel to 20 cents more per gallon

New tax incentive will make blends MORE cost competitive

There are variables that determine the cost differential, but the tax incentive will help close the gap.

Where is it Available?

B20: Jefferson City Oil Conoco, Country Club Blvd. (across from mall)

B5: MFA Petro Card 24 College Ave.Columbia, MO 65202

Biodiesel.org

Want to do more? Join the Biodiesel Alliance or Become a Biodiesel Backer!

www.biodiesel.org