In New Hampshire, Mount Sunapee Resort will convert its snow grooming and snow removal equipment to B20 biodiesel, and convert its hearing systems to B5.
The move is significant because it shows confidence is growing that biodiesel as a fuel is overcoming its reputation for “gelling” in cold conditions.
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