Industry groups sue to block Minnesota biodiesel mandate

Groups representing Minnesota trucking firms and car dealers have sued to block the state's 10 percent biodiesel mandate, arguing it hurts their business and violates federal law.

The lawsuit, filed Friday in U.S. District Court, escalates a long-running dispute over soybean-based biodiesel that pits fuel users and some vehicle makers against Minnesota farmers and green groups.

Last July, Minnesota began requiring that diesel fuel sold here contain 10 percent bio- diesel, the highest mandate in the nation and double the earlier 5 percent level. Some industries objected, noting some engine warranties don't cover biodiesel fuel blends above 5 percent.

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