Comments on: Biodiesel Mythbuster 2.0: Twenty-Two Biodiesel Myths Dispelled http://gas2.org/2008/04/10/biodiesel-mythbuster-20-twenty-two-biodiesel-myths-dispelled/ What is the future of fuel? What's new? What's next? Since 2007, Gas 2 has covered a rapidly changing world coming to terms with its oil addiction. Thu, 24 May 2012 21:04:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Jo Borras http://gas2.org/2008/04/10/biodiesel-mythbuster-20-twenty-two-biodiesel-myths-dispelled/#comment-141667 Jo Borras Tue, 01 May 2012 03:16:29 +0000 http://gas2.org/2008/04/10/biodiesel-mythbuster-20-twenty-two-biodiesel-myths-dispelled/#comment-141667 Fair points, but you said "I", I didn't. I think, sadly, you're right: people "in general" do what's best for them in the short-term, and don't really care about child labor, pollution, etc. until it's "too close to home". Sorry I got cranked up - but if that doesn't crank you up, maybe the switch to decaf was a bad move. Fair points, but you said “I”, I didn’t. I think, sadly, you’re right: people “in general” do what’s best for them in the short-term, and don’t really care about child labor, pollution, etc. until it’s “too close to home”.

Sorry I got cranked up – but if that doesn’t crank you up, maybe the switch to decaf was a bad move.

]]> By: Toby http://gas2.org/2008/04/10/biodiesel-mythbuster-20-twenty-two-biodiesel-myths-dispelled/#comment-141665 Toby Tue, 01 May 2012 03:00:26 +0000 http://gas2.org/2008/04/10/biodiesel-mythbuster-20-twenty-two-biodiesel-myths-dispelled/#comment-141665 Jeebus, Jo....who spit in your coffee? I'm speaking metaphorically. When I say 'I', I'm talking about people in general. So, apparently, this does not include you, since you are single-handedly saving the world by buying biodiesel. Sure, it's a start, but unless the infrastructure is financed by big oil, we almost certainly will never see a full scale alternative fuel in our lifetimes. Grow up Jo. Jeebus, Jo….who spit in your coffee?

I’m speaking metaphorically. When I say ‘I’, I’m talking about people in general.
So, apparently, this does not include you, since you are single-handedly saving the world by buying biodiesel. Sure, it’s a start, but unless the infrastructure is financed by big oil, we almost certainly will never see a full scale alternative fuel in our lifetimes.

Grow up Jo.

]]> By: Jo Borras http://gas2.org/2008/04/10/biodiesel-mythbuster-20-twenty-two-biodiesel-myths-dispelled/#comment-141591 Jo Borras Mon, 30 Apr 2012 02:45:37 +0000 http://gas2.org/2008/04/10/biodiesel-mythbuster-20-twenty-two-biodiesel-myths-dispelled/#comment-141591 So, "the bottom line is" that YOU PERSONALLY will never buy a fuel that's renewable and better for the people around you, your health, your children's health, and the general national security of your fellow Americans ... UNLESS IT COSTS LESS than the alternative? You are a horrible piece of human garbage. Die in a fire. So, “the bottom line is” that YOU PERSONALLY will never buy a fuel that’s renewable and better for the people around you, your health, your children’s health, and the general national security of your fellow Americans … UNLESS IT COSTS LESS than the alternative?

You are a horrible piece of human garbage. Die in a fire.

]]> By: Toby http://gas2.org/2008/04/10/biodiesel-mythbuster-20-twenty-two-biodiesel-myths-dispelled/#comment-141556 Toby Sat, 28 Apr 2012 14:06:30 +0000 http://gas2.org/2008/04/10/biodiesel-mythbuster-20-twenty-two-biodiesel-myths-dispelled/#comment-141556 Clay, Thanks for the article. You can see from number of posts that it's an ongoing hot topic. It'd be nice if you could go back and delete all the duplicate posts, as there are some good, cogent arguments here. The things that stand out for me, and the reason I'm compelled to post, is that regular diesel fuel is horrible to smell and breathe. I cannot stand to drive behind a diesel truck that is not brand new, and school buses are some of the worst offenders. Thinking of all the children who ride these things, waiting at bus stops breathing the fumes is a terrible thing. I was encouraged when I read about Imperium Fuels beginning production of biodiesel here in the Pacific Northwest, but when the bottom fell out of their plan, due apparently the cost of production vs. importation, it was a big let down. The concept of producing a motor fuel (especially one that may be used in trucking and in ships) that is renewable and locally/domestically produced AND is far less toxic to the enviroment is a sort of holy grail. Algae, yes, and rapeseed, sure. Biomass, of course. But the bottom line to the overall success of biodiesel is that it will not come to fruition unless I can drive my diesel car down to the Shell station and pump in a tank full of B100 for less than the current cost of sulfured diesel. This, coupled with the lack of auto manufacturers who could create a line of cars and trucks that are factory equipped to run B100 is the reason we cannot get any traction with this solution. In other words, despite those who pooh-pooh the idea, it seems quite true that oil companies still control the fate of the world. If you disagree with this, consider how much of this countries resources go into fighting wars for the control of the black gold. Sad, but true. Clay,
Thanks for the article. You can see from number of posts that it’s an ongoing hot topic.
It’d be nice if you could go back and delete all the duplicate posts, as there are some good, cogent arguments here.

The things that stand out for me, and the reason I’m compelled to post, is that regular diesel fuel is horrible to smell and breathe. I cannot stand to drive behind a diesel truck that is not brand new, and school buses are some of the worst offenders. Thinking of all the children who ride these things, waiting at bus stops breathing the fumes is a terrible thing.

I was encouraged when I read about Imperium Fuels beginning production of biodiesel here in the Pacific Northwest, but when the bottom fell out of their plan, due apparently the cost of production vs. importation, it was a big let down.

The concept of producing a motor fuel (especially one that may be used in trucking and in ships) that is renewable and locally/domestically produced AND is far less toxic to the enviroment is a sort of holy grail. Algae, yes, and rapeseed, sure. Biomass, of course.

But the bottom line to the overall success of biodiesel is that it will not come to fruition unless I can drive my diesel car down to the Shell station and pump in a tank full of B100 for less than the current cost of sulfured diesel. This, coupled with the lack of auto manufacturers who could create a line of cars and trucks that are factory equipped to run B100 is the reason we cannot get any traction with this solution. In other words, despite those who pooh-pooh the idea, it seems quite true that oil companies still control the fate of the world.
If you disagree with this, consider how much of this countries resources go into fighting wars for the control of the black gold. Sad, but true.

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]]> By: Mike http://gas2.org/2008/04/10/biodiesel-mythbuster-20-twenty-two-biodiesel-myths-dispelled/#comment-72001 Mike Sun, 30 Jan 2011 22:30:30 +0000 http://gas2.org/2008/04/10/biodiesel-mythbuster-20-twenty-two-biodiesel-myths-dispelled/#comment-72001 I love the concept of biodiesel especially when it is 100% biodiesel. There is one major problem here in CA.........I cannot find it !! They have 20% biodiesel and it cost more than regular diesel fuel does. Where can anybody who has a diesel engine find 100% biodiesel fuel? I love the concept of biodiesel especially when it is 100% biodiesel. There is one major problem here in CA………I cannot find it !! They have 20% biodiesel and it cost more than regular diesel fuel does. Where can anybody who has a diesel engine find 100% biodiesel fuel?

]]> By: bill http://gas2.org/2008/04/10/biodiesel-mythbuster-20-twenty-two-biodiesel-myths-dispelled/#comment-1504 bill Mon, 11 Jan 2010 21:56:59 +0000 http://gas2.org/2008/04/10/biodiesel-mythbuster-20-twenty-two-biodiesel-myths-dispelled/#comment-1504 I agree with the person who says we should all promote ALGAE as an alternative fuel. It is not a contaminate or pollutant, and we can make it in your own country. We do not need to import it from countries that hate us, use the money we pay for the oil to buy guns to kill us with. We could make a great start in stopping terrorism all over the world by simply growing algae at home in our own countries. It would also create jobs. I think algae, along with solar and wind, would make this world a better place for all, including the terrorists. I agree with the person who says we should all promote ALGAE as an alternative fuel. It is not a contaminate or pollutant, and we can make it in your own country. We do not need to import it from countries that hate us, use the money we pay for the oil to buy guns to kill us with. We could make a great start in stopping terrorism all over the world by simply growing algae at home in our own countries. It would also create jobs. I think algae, along with solar and wind, would make this world a better place for all, including the terrorists.

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