The alternative fuel, made from soybeans, has been endorsed by everyone from President Bush to Willie Nelson.
"...high oil prices and increasing government incentives caused U.S. production of biodiesel to surge to more than 36 million gallons in 2004, a fivefold increase over five years, according to Energy Department statistics. The National Biodiesel Board, the industry's trade association, predicts output will jump to 60 million gallons this year."
Thanks to Brenda Meyer
FULL STORY: Biodiesel, Made From Soybeans, Is Catching On
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