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Learn About Green Vehicles - Biodiesel

Electricity | Hydrogen | Compressed Natural Gas | Ethanol | Biodiesel

Biodiesel can be produced from*

Oilseed Crops, Oil from Waste Greases/Tallow, Oil from Algae
  • How to Fuel

    Biodiesel is dispensed just like gasoline, and is available at many public stations. It can be dispensed as 100% biodiesel or as a blend with petroleum diesel. Common blends include B5 and B20, a blend of 20% biodiesel and 80% diesel.

  • Vehicle Info

    Most diesel vehicles can run on biodiesel, but check with your vehicle manufacturer or warranty.

  • Did You Know?

    Biodiesel concentrations of up to 5% (B5) are approved for safe operation in any diesel engine, including passenger cars and trucks and heavy-duty trucks.

*The sources displayed above are not intended to cover all possible feedstocks, or sources, nor do they reflect equal fractions of fuel production.
 

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Last updated on October 23, 2024
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