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Biodiesel

Biodiesel (B100):  Renewable fuel consisting of mono alkyl esters (long chain fatty acids) that are produced through the conversion of animal fats, vegetable oils, and recycled grease feedstocks (transesterification) to produce biodiesel. Biodiesel is typically blended with petroleum diesel in concentrations of 2% to 20% biodiesel, or B2 to B20.

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