Biodiesel
Biodiesel is a renewable alternative fuel produced from a wide range of vegetable oils and animal fats. Pure biodiesel or biodiesel blended with petroleum diesel can be used to fuel diesel vehicles, providing energy security and emissions and safety benefits.
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Biodiesel can be used in newer models of both light-duty diesel and heavy-duty diesel vehicles.
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Just like gasoline prices, the cost of biodiesel fluctuates. For the latest biodiesel price analysis, see the Alternative Fuel Price Report.
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- List of biodiesel publications from our publications database.
- Select biodiesel publications:
- Biodiesel Handling and Use Guidelines (PDF 2 MB) Download Adobe Reader.
- Biodiesel Blends Fact Sheet (PDF 272 KB) Download Adobe Reader.
- A Comprehensive Analysis of Biodiesel Impacts on Exhaust Emissions (PDF 767 KB) Download Adobe Reader.