Biofuels are a Green Energy Source

The world's current environmental situation is causing the global community to take notice. Humans are realizing that we are hurting our planet. Sustained fossil fuel use could even threaten our species. All humans must act quickly to stop and begin to reverse the damage. It is crucial that we identify alternative energy sources. One potential source is Biofuels.

Liquid biofuel which is the one used in cars is a natural and renewable domestic fuel that can only be used for diesel engines. This can be made from vegetable oils mostly soy and corn. The nice thing about it is that it contains no petroleum, is nontoxic and biodegradable.

By fueling up with biofuel, you decrease the pollutants in the air because it does not emit anything. Right now, it is the only fuel approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), passed every Heath-Effects Test of the Clean Air Act and meets the requirements of the California Air Resources Board (CARB).

Making biofuels is not difficult. The proces begins with alcohol. No, you cannot pour your beer into your gas tank. You need an alcohol such as methanol. Next, you need glycerine and methyl. Both of these chemicals are not out of reach. You can find them in normal items such as vegetable oil. Some places, around the globe, have also used corn or sugarcane.

Normal household goods already use glycerine in their production process. These items include toothpaste and soap. As gas prices rise higher, many more people are producing biofuels. Radio talk show host Phil Valentine even spoke about making his own biofuels. We have the technology.

But if you look at what you pay for it, the returns are huge because you get to do your share to preserve a cleaner environment, an improvement in air quality and a reduction of cancer-causing agents.

Biodiesel has been proven, on the road. It has offered the same amount of power to efficiency as petroleum based fuels when climbing and hauling. Biodiesel can be used in its pure form or mixed with petroleum based fuels. Several varieties are commercially available. B20 is a mix of 20% biodiesel to 80% petroleum based fuel. E85 uses 85% biodiesel and 15% petroleum based fuel.

You could buy a new automobile capable of running on biodiesel. This is not necessary. It is possible to make some engine modifications and run biodiesel in any vehicle. These modifications do not even void your vehicle's warranty.

Is it too late? Not yet because there is still time to use biofuels and others as green energy sources.

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