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ForcedInduction -> RE: Newbie here... (6/5/2008 2:07:41 AM)
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Taxes are not the problem in most states, the EPA is. SVO and WVO are not registered or approved to be used on public roads.
http://www.dieselearth.com/notebook/vegetable-oil-fuel-is-illegal.html
"alternative fuel systems must be approved by the EPA in passenger cars and light trucks before they can be used on-road."
"Biodiesel (also known as B100, B20, etc.), as opposed to pure vegetable oil, is approved for use in motor vehicles by the EPA."
"no one has applied for and been approved to sell a secondary fuel source conversion kit for vegetable oil."
http://online.wsj.com/article/S60823DAVIS.html
"Using straight vegetable oil (SVO) to power a car or truck is illegal. Because SVO hasn''''t been registered with the Environmental Protection Agency as a motor vehicle diesel fuel, its use violates EPA regulations, says EPA press officer Dave Ryan."
"National Biodiesel Board Director of Communications Jenna Higgins-Rose said that ordinary vegetable oil is not safe for use as fuel because it contains glycerin, which can clog diesel-engine parts."
"The EPA''''s Mr. Ryan said Golden Fuel may be subject to enforcement action, but declined to comment on whether action had been taken. Maximum penalties are $32,500 per violation if committed by a manufacturer or dealer or $2,750 per violation if committed by any other person."
""No manufacturers in recent memory have submitted a car for [emission standards] certification that runs on vegetable oil. If they did submit one, we would evaluate it to ensure it meets our standards," Mr. Ryan said."
Here is an e-mail I received directly from the EPA.
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From: Russo.Rebecca@epamail.epa.gov
Subject: Re: not sure if WVO/SVO is approved to be used as an on-road fuel
Date: December 31, 2007 10:22:01 AM MST
To: LNewcomb**@***.net
Cc: R8Eisc@epamail.epa.gov, Kimes.Jeffrey@epamail.epa.gov, Brogden.Rose@epamail.epa.gov
Hello Lance,
Thank you for your e-mail concerning using waste vegetable oil or straight vegetable oil as a fuel to power your diesel vehicle. Waste vegetable oil or straight vegetable oil cannot legally be used in vehicles. Raw vegetable oil or recycled greases (also called waste cooking oil) that have not been processed into esters are not biodiesel, and are not registered by EPA for legal use in vehicles. In addition, vehicles converted to use these oils would likely need to be certified by the EPA; to date EPA has not certified any conversions. These conversions may also violate the terms of the vehicle warranty. For more information on the certification process, please visit EPA''s Web site at: www.epa.gov/otaq/cert/dearmfr/cisd0602.pdf
Biodiesel (for example B20) is a great fueling option. You can find information on biodiesel at our website: http://www.epa.gov/smartway/growandgo/documents/factsheet-biodiesel.htm
Also, please find below a link to biodiesel.org and a fact sheet on the difference between biodiesel and vegetable oil. Using straight vegetable oil in your vehicle can harm your vehicle and negate your vehicle warranty.
http://www.biodiesel.org/resources/faqs/
If you have any further questions, please feel free to give me a call at 303-312-6757.
Rebecca Russo
EPA Region 8
Air Quality Planning & Management Unit
Ph: (303) 312-6757
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