TITLE

Biodiesel's Piece in the Energy Puzzle

AUTHOR(S)
Geise, Rick
PUB. DATE
August 2001
SOURCE
Waste Age;Aug2001, Vol. 32 Issue 8, p17
SOURCE TYPE
Trade Publication
DOC. TYPE
Article
ABSTRACT
Focuses on the use of biodiesel as an alternative fuel in accordance with the Energy Policy Act of 1992 in the United States. Recognition of natural gas and biodiesel as alternative fuels by the Department of Energy; Advantages of alternative fuels; Composition of biodiesel.
ACCESSION #
5025437

Tags: BIODIESEL fuels -- Government policy;  ENERGY conservation -- Law & legislation

 

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