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Biofuel

A Biofuel is a type of fuel whose energy is derived from biological carbon fixation. Biofuels include fuels derived from biomass conversion, as well as solid biomass, liquid fuels and various biogases.

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Diesel engine

Biotechnology; Biofuel

Named for the German engineer Rudolph Diesel, this internal-combustion, compression-ignition engine works by heating fuels and causing them to ignite. It can use either petroleum or bio-derived fuel.

Diesel fuel

Biotechnology; Biofuel

A distillate of fuel oil that has been historically derived from petroleum for use in internal combustion engines. Can also be derived from plant and animal sources.

Direct-injection engine

Biotechnology; Biofuel

A diesel engine in which fuel is injected directly into the cylinder. Wow, that's another one that seems painfully obvious when you write it out. Most of the newer models are "turbo direct ...

Emissions

Biotechnology; Biofuel

Substances discharged into the air during combustion, e.g., all that stuff that comes out of your car.

Energy balance

Biotechnology; Biofuel

Difference between the fossil energy needed to produce a fuel and the energy the fuel contains

Willie Nelson

Biotechnology; Biofuel

Herb-touting, veggie-oil-loving outlaw country legend who in 2005 founded BioWillie to market biodiesel to truck stops around the country.

Neil Young

Biotechnology; Biofuel

Canadian singer/songwriter with a heart of gold and a soft spot for biodiesel, which he uses to power his tour bus.

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