sources for biodiesel information

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chittychittybangbang

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Discussion Starter • #1 • Jun 25, 2007

http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html

this has lots of decent information about biodiesel, but the information hasn't been updated in years and is all over the place.

http://myturbodiesel.com/1000q/biodiesel/biodiesel.htm

This site's introduction to biodiesel. Basic information with links.

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