The increasing use of Biodiesel as a fuel is an important contribution to an environmentally and climatically friendly approach to mobility in our country. Up until now Biodiesel has been used successfully as a fuel for unmodified diesel motors. This biofuel has shown outstanding achievements, but it burns differently from conventional diesel.
In order to optimize the use of Biodiesel the research institute FAL in cooperation with Volkswagen completed the development of a fuel-sensor, which can differentiate Biodiesel from conventional diesel in the tank and decides engine timing according to the respective fuel blend. The application of a fuel-sensor assures that the use of Biodiesel is reaching an optimum in terms of emission reduction and fuel efficiency. This is a breakthrough for Biodiesel’s future on the fuel market.
By now Germany has reached a production capacity of over 1 mill ton Biodiesel and has become the leading country world-wide.
The cultivation of oilseed rape for the production of Biodiesel also benefits agriculture. The production of raw materials for Biodiesel has meant that the acreage in Germany for renewable raw products has increased within five years from approximately 500,000 hectares to approximately 840,000 hectares. This development proves the large potential for renewable raw materials that aid environmental and climatic protection, and are in addition an important alternative to foodstuff production for farmers.
Report by: FAL Federal Agricultural Research Centre
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