Toronto Hydro says review of data shows no fuel, maintenance increases in 2005 switch to biodiesel

In Canada, Toronto Hydro, which converted its entire fleet to biodiesel in 2005, said it has recorded no change in the fuel or maintenance cost for biodiesel blends compared to conventional diesel.

The switch highlights a continuiin trend of B5 and B20 conversions with no side effects.

In New Hampshire, Cranmore Mountain Resort has reported that its fleet of trucks, which operate on B20, have experienced no problems relating to the effect of cold on biodiesel, at temperatures as low as minus 20 Fahrenheit.

Among recent biodiesel conversions, the (New York) Capital District Transportation Authority will convert its 326 vehicle fleet to B5 biodiesel. The fleet will use B5 from Mirabito Energy Products, and will reduce CO2 emissions by 1000 tons per year.
Fresh Direct said it will convert its fleet of 150 delivery trucks to B5 from Tri-State Biodiesel, and the conversion will be complete by February 2008.

Recently, Montclair. NJ switched its 70-plus diesel-powered fleet and off-road equipment to B20 biodiesel, and five Pennsylvania school districts announced a switch to B20 biodiesel.

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