Alternative Energy Developed by Agriculture
Low-Carbon Ethanol - An emerging alternative to gasoline
- An alternative, bio-based
fuel that is able to demonstrate a significant reduction in lifecycle CO2
emissions.
- A fuel that will maximize the
use of energy needed to create it, therefore becoming the premium choice
for reducing dependence on petroleum-based fuels.
- A fuel that can be created
from Ohio
grown farm products..
Biodiesel - Fueling America's Trucking Industry
What benefits do biodiesel provide?
- Biodiesel is an agriculture based diesel fuel that burns cleaner
than oil based diesel. Biodiesel has shown to lower emissions of carbon
dioxide, sulfer dioxide, and particulates.
- It cleans buildup from engines while powering them.
- It can be made from Ohio grown soybeans.
- A fuel with a proven track record. The benefits of biodiesel are being utilized by the Central Ohio Transit Authority and the Ohio Department of Transportation.