What is Biodiesel? 
Biodiesel is a cleaner-burning, high-performing biofuel made for diesel engines. Biodiesel is primarily made from soybean oil, corn oil, animal fat, and other fats and oils and blended with petroleum diesel. The most common blends sold today are B5 (5% biodiesel, 95% petroleum), B11 (11% biodiesel), and B20 (20% biodiesel).
Why Should I Care?
From prolonging the life of the engine to reducing harmful emissions, biodiesel is a renewable fuel that provides diesel vehicle drivers with many benefits. Biodiesel is an advanced biofuel that reduces greenhouse gas emissions by up to nearly 90% compared to petroleum diesel. Biodiesel also displaces toxic chemicals in diesel fuel, making it a healthier choice for you and your family. Iowa leads the nation in biodiesel production, contributing thousands of jobs and millions in household income to Iowa’s economy.
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