Article: Biodiesel Is Our Friend - Really

Biodiesel is foreign territory for most trucking executives. Since Florida Power & Light's fleet has been using biodiesel for many years without problems, please allow me to allay some of the concerns raised about performance, price, fueling infrastructure and engine warranties.

Biodiesel is environment-friendly, aids farmers who grow the crops used in its production and is becoming cost-effective now that regular diesel often costs more than gasoline. And every gallon of 100% biodiesel is a gallon of fuel for which OPEC does not get a penny.

Biodiesel has even been endorsed by American Trucking Associations - albeit at blends less than 5% biodiesel. It would be more useful to see that ...

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