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   Biodiesel  evaluated  
There are various substitutes for diesel fuel ranging from biodiesel (e.g. oil esters from rape seed) to "synthetic" fuels. The following evaluation refers to rape oil methyl-ester (RME). Biodiesel can be used on all diesel engines with slight or no modification. Blending with conventional diesel is possible.
Technology field: Optimisation of traction technologies
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References / Links:  Bünder 2001;  DB AG, Zentralbereich 1996;  Hörl et al. 2001;  IFEU 2000;  Institute of Transport... 2001;  Nolte et al. 1998;  Umweltbundesamt 2000;  UNDP 1997;  Pfretzschner (1997)
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Related projects:  Energy chains of alternative fuels
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 date created: 2002-10-09
 
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