(NAFB) – In case you missed it, Thursday was National Biodiesel Day. March 18th is set aside annually to celebrate the birthday of the man who designed the original diesel engine, Rudolph Diesel. The first diesel engine was first cranked up in the 19th century.
Biodiesel is a cleaner burning, advanced biofuel made from readily available renewable resources. National Biodiesel Board CEO Joe Jobe says – biodiesel is currently the only advanced biofuel that is commercially available in the United States; it’s the next generation of fuel, here now. According to Jobe, – Rudolf Diesel originally designed diesel engines to use sustainable fuels. Today’s biodiesel is a modern application of his innovation.
Enterprise Holdings, with three rent-a-car agencies announced earlier this year that it will be converting its airport shuttle buses to run on biodiesel as part of its overall sustainability initiatives. Lee Broughton, director of corporate identity and sustainability for Enterprise Holdings says – biodiesel’s benefits to the environment support our commitment to environmental stewardship, as well as our sustainable approach to managing our business for long-term success.
