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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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