One obvious comment:
Why did it take this long for official support from the gub-ment or from
VWoA?  Unbelievable!
 
Dana
85 Westy 1.9TD - 29 MPG (before my new tranny with a taller 4th)
04 Beetle TDI PD 6 speed DSG - 40 MPG
01 Beetle TDI - 48+ MPG

 

Annual U.S. production of the fuel has increased from 500,000 gallons in
1999 to 30 million gallons in 2004, with 500 U.S. commercial and government
fleets currently using biodiesel. Sales have been boosted in part by a
biodiesel tax incentive that became effective Jan. 1.

HYPERLINK
"http://www.biodiesel.org/resources/pressreleases/gen/20050605_Senate_Energy
_Bill_Extension.pdf"http://www.biodiesel.org/resources/pressreleases/gen/200
50605_Senate_Energy_Bill_Extension.pdf

 

 

 

from HYPERLINK
"http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/vw_beans.html"http://www.consume
raffairs.com/news04/2005/vw_beans.html

VW Diesels Can Run On Beans 

March 21, 2005 
Volkswagen says its diesel engines can run on beans, soybeans that is. The
German automaker has decreed that diesel fuels containing five percent
soybean oil or other natural farm products are suitable for all of its
diesel engines sold in the United States -- and it is extending its warranty
coverage accordingly.

The announcement means that VW owners can safely use what's known as B-5
biodiesel, which contains up to five percent vegetable oil. VW says it is
researching biodiesel fuels containing as much as 20 percent farm products. 

Biodiesel is a renewable fuel made primarily from vegetable or animal oils.
In the United States, the most common source is soybean oil. Waste vegetable
oil left over from deep fryers also can be used. 

VW intends to "capitalize on the significant environmental, economic and
quality-related benefits of increased biodiesel usage," said Frank Witter,
CEO of Volkswagen of America.

The warranty decision is the result of a research agreement between
Volkswagen and Arthur Daniels Midland Co. the world's largest grain
processor. ADM said it expects the decision will result in increased demand
for soybeans as well as less pollution. 

Volkswagen�s commitment to B5 comes after a year of extensive testing and
development in cooperation with ADM, and discussions with the biodiesel
industry about technical specifications required for the fuel to be
compatible with current and future diesel technology, the companies said.

Volkswagen has allowed the use of BT fuel in its engines in Europe for
years. 

Clean-burning biodiesels are environmentally friendly and substantially
reduce emissions of unburned hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide and particulate
matter. As an alternative and renewable fuel, biodiesel can also reduce
overall global dependence on fossil fuels. When made from plant-based
feedstocks such as soybeans, biodiesel directly offsets net emissions of
CO2, helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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