My free-market side winces at this type of legislation, but it is necessary. Once diesel prices go over $4/gallon, the market will work all these bug out by itself. Truckers will want to use it because it costs a buck less per gallon. The suppliers will be able to afford to clean up their act, and their fuel. Farmers will put unused land back into production. Everyone wins. Until then, we are looking a bit of turmoil as people try to push a technology that is desirable, but not economically viable.
-Dave Walton On 2/1/06, David Brodbeck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > The trucking industry is fighting a proposal to mandate 2% biodiesel in > all diesel fuel sold in Washington state. They're concerned about poor > fuel quality causing unreliability and warranty issues with engine > manufacturers. Apparently a similar initiative in Minnesota resulted in > widespread problems with clogged filters and gelled fuel. > > Article here: http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/257659_biodiesel31.html > > My gut feeling: It's too soon to mandate this kind of thing. The > biodiesel industry needs to mature to the point where it can provide a > consistent, inexpensive product before anyone is required to use it. I > also think wanting to subsidize local farmers is the wrong reason to do > it -- but that doesn't mean there aren't valid reasons. I think it > would be nice to see biodiesel offered as an alternative lubricity > additive for low-sulfur fuel, for example. (The fight over the > lubricity additive that *has* been mandated, and what it does to > pipelines, is a whole 'nother discussion.) > > _______________________________________ > http://www.striplin.net > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net >
