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Freudenberg-NOK Studies Effects of Biodiesel Fuel-Oil Blends on Seals in Heavy Agricultural and Construction Equipment

Published Oct 03, 2014

As agricultural and construction manufacturers increasingly accommodate the use of biodiesel fuels in their vehicles, components used to seal engines and transmissions against contamination and leaks must be made of tested, validated elastomeric materials that withstand unique operating conditions or they will prematurely fail.

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B10 Biodiesel Blend in Minnesota a Success

Published Oct 03, 2014

The first summer of Minnesota running a 10 percent biodiesel (B10) mandate is being called a success.

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Investigations into Tesco fuel continue

Published Oct 01, 2014

DIGGERS continue to rip up the forecourt at the Tesco filling station at Branksome as investigations into the contaminated fuel fiasco goes on.

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Tesco diesel problems at Branksome filling station investigated

Published Sep 24, 2014

Drivers have reported engines problems after buying diesel from a Tesco filling station in Dorset.

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Mayo motorists’ cars damaged by diluted petrol

Published Sep 24, 2014

OVER 100 motorists in east Mayo are expected to be left out of pocket to the tune of thousands of euro, after their cars were extensively damaged by ‘petrol stretching’.

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Esso apologises after Harpenden motorists fill up with contaminated fuel

Published Sep 24, 2014

Petrol giant Esso has apologised to motorists in Harpenden after more than 30 cars were filled with contaminated fuel, resulting in vehicles breaking down.

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Getting to the nub of dirty diesel problems

Published Sep 24, 2014

A PERENNIAL problem for farmers and contractors is how to avoid tractor breakdowns due to poor diesel quality.

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Tests into 'contaminated' diesel inconclusive, says Tesco, as more motorists report problems after filling up cars at Branksome

Published Sep 24, 2014

YET more motorists have contacted the Echo claiming suspected contaminated diesel from Tesco damaged their cars – as the first round of tests on the fuel are “inconclusive.”

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Biodiesel Helps Iowa Football Make Winning Drive

Published Sep 19, 2014

Iowa is one of the biggest biodiesel producing states in the country, so it makes sense that one of their flagship football teams uses the green fuel to get it to the field this year.

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Blue Sun Biodiesel earns BQ-9000 Producer status

Published Sep 19, 2014

Blue Sun Biodiesel has received BQ-9000 Producer status from the National Biodiesel Accreditation Commission and National Biodiesel Board. There are fewer than 50 companies that have achieved this milestone recognition.

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