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On May 12th, 2008, Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty signed into law a new mandate for biodiesel to reach B20 by 2015 through incremental steps. Since 2005, all diesel fuel sold in Minnesota is required to contain 2% biodiesel by law. Reducing particulate pollution is a major national priority for the American Lung Association. Minnesota’s move to B20 will reduce particulate pollution from diesel emissions by 12 percent. Read more of this story...
E85 ethanol, a blend of 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline, is renewable-based fuel that can be made from biodegradable wastes and several plants, such as switchgrass, willow, and starch found in corn.