Biodiesel is an alternative fuel similar to conventional or "fossil" diesel. Biodiesel meets most of chemical /physical standard of petrodiesel & being plant based, it does not emit sulphur/CO on burnllig & are non-toxic, non-polluting, bio-degradable & environment friendly. With no sulphurdioxide emission & unbumt hydro-carbons, biodiesel is an ideal fuel for heavily polluted cities. Biodiesel derived from the tree bourne oil & fats of plants like Jatropha curcas, Sunflower, Rapeseeds, Palm, Karanj ect. Can be used as a substitute or an additive to petrodiesel. Biodiesel can also be processed from animal fats & used vegetable oils. As an alternative fuel, biodiesel can provide power similar to conventional petrodiesel & this can be used safely in diesel engines without any modification of the currently used diesel engines. Like Mercedez, Daimler Chrysler & other renowned Automobile manufacturers like Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Motors in India have by now extended the engine warranty on use of biodiesel in their vehicle.
