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Springfield, Mo, Buses Using B2 Biodiesel

6 May 2005

News-Leader. Springfield (Mo) City Utilities, which runs the local transit system, is testing B2 (2% biodiesel) in its buses.

A state law passed two years ago requires the Missouri Department of Transportation to began using B20 (20% blend) in at least 75% of its heavy equipment by this July.

May 6, 2005 in Biodiesel, Fleets | Permalink | Comments (3) | TrackBack (0)

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I'm curious. I just started reading greencarcongress.com headlines (via RSS) and am noticing a lot of institutions and fleet operators are increasing their biodiesel use. And that legislation is mandating a lot of increased use.

I'm wondering where they're getting their biodiesel from. Will this start being included in these stories in the future? I imagine the source matters, doesn't it?

Posted by: greg | May 08, 2005 at 07:02 AM

Good point, and if I can get that, I’ll include the source info. Thanks.

Posted by: Mike | May 08, 2005 at 07:32 AM

Wahoo!

Posted by: Homer | May 09, 2005 at 02:00 PM

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