Clean-Burning Biodiesel Making A Name For Itself

The alternative fuel, made from soybeans, has been endorsed by everyone from President Bush to Willie Nelson.

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June 18, 2005, 5:00 AM PDT

By Brenda Meyer

"...high oil prices and increasing government incentives caused U.S. production of biodiesel to surge to more than 36 million gallons in 2004, a fivefold increase over five years, according to Energy Department statistics. The National Biodiesel Board, the industry's trade association, predicts output will jump to 60 million gallons this year."

Thanks to Brenda Meyer

FULL STORY: Biodiesel, Made From Soybeans, Is Catching On

Wednesday, June 15, 2005 in The Los Angeles Times

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