KION - Monterey, Salinas, Santa Cruz - News WeatherWhat Do French Fries, Bio Diesel and Cars Have In Common?
Member Center:
SANTA CRUZ, Calif-Nestled in Santa Cruz on Ocean Street is the Green Station, a Biodiesel fueling station that specializes in B99 Biodiesel and Electric cars.
The alternative fuel source is locally recycled, produced, and sold by local people. The fuel is made from restaurant fryer oil collected from the San Francisco and Monterey Bay Areas and refined in a biodiesel plant in Gonzales.
The bio-diesel production starts from seeds oils of various vegetable species, after a process of extraction by pressure by solvent on the seeds reduced in fine powder. Some say that you can actually smell the scent of french fries in the car emmissions.
It costs roughly $.25 more per gallon and can be used on all vehicles that have a diesel motor with no or very little modification including engines from generators to cars, trucks, boats, buses and earth movers. Experts say Biodiesel lowers tailpipe emissions that can contribute to global warming, acid rain and many respiratory health problems.
Comments Terms of Use: We welcome your participation in our community. Please keep your comments civil and on point. You must be at least 13 years of age to post comments. By submitting a comment, you agree to these
Terms of Service
You must be logged in to leave a comment. Login or register See all comments |
