Diesel as the Next Alternative Fuel

Kristyne McDaniel

I know it seems strange to consider diesel as an alternative fuel. However, diesel is close to several other types of fuels that are easily burned in a diesel engine.

Vegetable oils, coal oils, and other types of fuels are easily burned in today's diesel engines. Modifications are minor, and in some engines aren't required at all.

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