In realizing the need to find ecological alternatives for the increasing demands on petroleum products, DieselVerde was established as a small production company that converts used vegetable oils into a diesel fuel alternative. The product, commonly know as “biodiesel” is part of an Italian pilot project where over a three year period tax incentives have been offered to promote local development and production.

The physical characteristics of this diesel fuel alternative offer several environmental and performance advantages over petroleum based diesel. Studies performed throughout the European Union and the United States have determined biodiesel used for transportation produces fewer airborne pollutants than petroleum diesel. Further, biodiesel provides improved lubrication properties for diesel combustion engines over that of petroleum diesel. The improved lubrication properties of vegetable oil have been recognized by manufactures of motor oils for several years.

In transportation vehicles, biodiesel can be used in a blend of 20% with the remaining 80% as petroleum diesel where often* no modifications are necessary. Car and truck manufacturers have tested and verified that biodiesel performs as well as or better than petroleum diesel in their vehicles (Mercedes, Iveco, Cummins, Detroit Diesel, etc.). Further, if the biodiesel is prepared to the accepted EU specifications, vehicle engine warrantees are not affected by the use of biodiesel as an alternative fuel.
* Older model vehicles may require converting the “black colored” fuel lines.

For household and industrial heating needs, biodiesel can be used at 100% in Italy. Slight adjustments need to be made to the fuel/air mixture of the combustion chamber since biodiesel is an oxygenated fuel. The result is reduced airborne emissions for all associated pollutants including a 0% level for sulfur, which has been shown to cause acid rain.