By: Alisha Katzenstein

&

Lindsey Fetter

BIODIESEL

• Biodiesel does not increase carbon dioxide in the air, therefore it in not a harm to the environment.

• Biodiesel are also reusable, unlike fossil fuels

PROS

• Biodiesel is a lot more expensive than regular fuel

• Biodiesel is more viscous than regular fuel, it’s a lot thicker than gasoline

CONS

• There are many sources, on is vegetable oil, sun flower oil, it is the most common source.

• In Alaska, they used fish oil, Since they are plentiful in fish, and another common source is soy bean oil. Biodiesel are very easy to get and renew.

SOURCES

• Biodiesel was pretty much crated, because nonrenewable sources will eventually run out.

• The oils, such as vegetable oil, could not be used by itself, you could make it into biodiesel to be used in cars and what not as a more eco friendly alternative.

HOW IT WORKS

http://videos.howstuffworks.com/science-channel/5044-invention-nation-biodiesel-

video.htm

Website

http://www.biodiesel.org/

VIDEO

• Germany is the largest biodiesel maker in the word, consuming more than 1 million metric tons (1000 kg) in 2004.

• When biodiesel is used, a lot of people think it smells like french fries.

• Biodiesel is one of the most thoroughly tested alternative fuels on the market.

• Many studies have been completed with the results showing that biodiesel performs similar to petroleum.

FUN FACTS

• Pictures-Flickr

• Info- Do You Want Biodiesel With That?

SOURCES