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Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur pumps the first tank |
News story on the BH-1 vehicle from September 19, 2007 on 13ABC. |
BH-1 undergoing testing at Toledo Speedway, September 7, 2007. |
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Welcome to TARTAbiodiesel.org TARTA itook part in a study investigating the impact of using a mixture of biodiesel fuels and petroleum-based diesel fuel. The study was conducted with a $1.5 million grant made possible by Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-9). Ms. Kaptur is committed to America’s “energy independence” by replacing imported petroleum with renewable energy such as biofuels. The study was performed by the Intermodal Transportation Institute at the University of Toledo with two different fuels: ultra-low-sulfur diesel (ULSD) fuel; and a mixture of 80% ULSD fuel and 20% methyl ester biofuel —known as “B20”—derived from soybean oil and yellow grease (primarily, recycled cooking oil from restaurants). Forty-eight TARTA buses and a number of City of Toledo Division of Streets, Bridges & Harbor diesel-powered vehicles are taking part in the vehicle testing. The study focuses on differences in emissions, engine performance, engine wear, and operating costs. Air quality for passengers is also being measured—a first of its kind. An additional TARTA vehicle involved in the study—a mini-bus affectionately called BH-1 (short for bio-hydrogen)—demonstrated the benefits of injecting a small amount of hydrogen in the air intake of the vehicle using B20 fuel. The hydrogen portion of the study was developed and directed by H2 Engine Systems Biodiesel Magazine article published May 13, 2011. Biodiesel Magazine article published May 19, 2010. Click here to see the results of the study.
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| BH-1 undergoing testing at Toledo Speedway, September 26, 2007. |
