Washington State Ferries to test B5 biodiesel

In Washington state, the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency is partnering with the Washington State Ferries to test biodiesel on the 124-car ferry Issaquah. The Issaquah will run a B5 blend and increase the percentage of biodiesel every 30 days. A previous test in 2004 had failed to clean filters and tanks before conversion and produced inconclusive results.

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