The automotive industry in the United States has taken a pounding during the great recession, accelerating a trend towards the introduction of the smaller and more efficient vehicles. Gasoline prices are no longer low, and lumbering, inefficient cars are now alien as we have seen the problems caused by very expensive fuel, even without a recession.
They say that we will soon see an influx of European style cars on American roads. Europeans have long seen the value of efficient vehicles and the kind of car we see on American roads is almost unheard-of here. Following trends, we can imagine an influx of European vehicles including a much higher proportion of diesel engine vehicles as well. The diesel engine is much more efficient than the petrol engine, even though the petro diesel fuel is a little more costly.
If we can foresee a definite upward trend from the one in 20 or so diesel engine cars currently in the US toward the huge numbers popular in Europe, then we can see how biodiesel may have a considerable future there. Not surprisingly, biodiesel fuel is much more environmentally friendly, emits very little greenhouse gases and can be made from readily available materials. The process for making biodiesel is fairly straightforward using animal fat or vegetable oil, commonly known as transesterification.
Some of us have tried making homemade biodiesel in our garage and been pleasantly surprised. It is possible that you are considering a cottage industry and know that in your area there are no existing biodiesel distributors.
If you have an entrepreneurial bent, a commercial biodiesel operation may well be worth considering. Look at your supply chain and see where you could get the oils or fats, the caustic soda and the methanol in required quantities. Note that you will need more facility space and a more enhanced production process than where you are now, but the basic ideas remain the same.
Please note that before you will be able to sell your products you will have to ensure a certain level of purity and achieve certification and will of course need relevant business operational licenses. If you are unable to fund the entire operation set up yourself, note that you may be able to find grants and incentives, especially from government authorities that clearly see climate related pressures. Public funding is being used for such actions as there is a huge trend toward sustainability, globally.
Look at those who are already established. Certain areas of the country have a higher concentration of biodiesel users, especially the Northwest and some parts of New England. Do your research well and why not profit from a trend which is yet to fully emerge? With so much change coming on the horizon, ever so much faster than we may realise, it only makes sense to become more sustainable as quickly as we can by turning to environmentally sound energy sources. Try biodiesel today, and see for yourself what the experience brings!
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