Received from Terry de Winne - he's got Volvo UK to withdraw their previous ridiculous press release to the effect that biodiesel would destroy the world and kill us all, or whatever.
But I've seldom seen a more begrudging retraction, and just plain wrong too. See next message. Please keep a lookout for where this press release appears, if it does. Some pertinent letters to editors setting a few things straight would not go amiss. Keith Addison Journey to Forever Handmade Projects Tokyo http://journeytoforever.org/ For immediate release 15 May 2001 Volvo 'fuels' future fuel debate Volvo Cars is committed to raising awareness and discussion of environmental issues and, for instance, recently sponsored the Green Fleet Conference and Forum in Stratford. In Volvo's opinion, the perfect fuel for the future is still open to discussion as there are advantages and disadvantages of each alternative. In its press release of 1 May 2001 Volvo Car UK stated that biodiesel emissions are more carcinogenic than standard low sulphur diesel, based on research carried out at the Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg. Although this research contains some interesting results, a recent update from the University states that its study does not allow direct conclusions about corresponding emissions from diesel engines. However, a broad view of several other studies of biodiesel indicates an increase of nitrous oxide emissions (NOx) compared with diesel. Regarding hydrocarbon emissions (HC), both reduced and increased emissions are reported and further studies are now continuing in all these areas. Despite biodiesel's biodegradable and renewable benefits, Volvo Cars' experiences indicate some questionable environmental characteristics and, from a user perspective, can have some disadvantages compared to conventional fuels. The potential supply is limited to a few per cent of the current diesel consumption and so could never meet demand. Where biodiesel is available, Volvo Cars advises a low grade mix (up to five per cent) with diesel. This will give the same carbon dioxide reduction contribution in relation to the amount of fuel available. ... ends ... For more information please contact: John Pitts, Environment Manager Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel 01327 304852 Andrea Baker, Media Relations Manager Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel 01628 422375 John Rawlings, Product Affairs Manager E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel 01628 422407 Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html To unsubscribe, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
