My interest in alternative fuel was enlightened today by an article in the Deseret News on the
Utah Transit Authority considering employing soy power. A move to this could save $750.000 per year in fuel costs.
UTA has entered into negotiations with an Ogden based firm to begin purchasing bio-diesel fuel. The fuel would be a blend of 80% bio-diesel and 20% soy. THe plan is to use the fuel for all UTA busses. NOt only will this be a monetary savings all around, it will be better for our environment, as many of us know.
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