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October 03, 2007 | Jim Lane | Comments 0

Somerville, MA announces fleet conversion to biodiesel

In Massachusetts, Somerville commenced conversion of its city Department of Public Works truck fleet to biodiesel.

In the past two weeks, fleets in Thailand, Finland, California and Colorado have announced conversions. Berkshire Biodiesel has ben among the Massachusetts companies supplying fuel for New England conversions.

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