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Is biodiesel the same as straight vegetable oil? What about ethanol?

April 26, 2017biodiesel ethanol Oil straight vegetable

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Is biodiesel the same as straight vegetable oil? What about ethanol?

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No. Biodiesel is produced by removing glycerine from a fat source and must meet strict industry specifications. Straight vegetable oil cannot meet these fuel specifications, is not registered with the EPA, and is not a legal motor fuel. Ethanol is produced by fermenting plant material, and is different from biodiesel both chemically and in its application.