Feb 19th- EZBiodiesel installs a Biodiesel Processor and Drywash System at the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry.  

On Feb 11th, 2010 we installed the system shown below composing of an EZ40 Biodiesel Processor and a 10" drywash column at the Chicago Museum of Science & Industry in their Smart Home exhibit, in the garage portion.  This home was built to showcase energy efficient means of living and alternative energy available to the individual homeowner.  We were contacted by a filming company that produces the DIY Network TV Show 'Garage Mahal' and completed the install for them.  The TV show is scheduled to air on April 23rd, 2010 on the DIY Network.  Click the 'Garage Mahal'  link for schedules of upcoming shows.

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NEW- Diagram and explanation of the Transesterification Process.  Click picture for more details.   

View our NEW process flowchart below by clicking on the photo.

08/03/07

GM Plans First Light Duty V-8 Clean Diesel for North America (Biodiesel Compatible)

• High-efficiency V-8 scheduled for pickup trucks under 8,600 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight and HUMMER H2
• Low emissions, high performance and excellent fuel economy
• Expected to deliver class-leading torque, power and refinement
• Manufactured at the GM Powertrain Tonawanda engine plant
• Biodiesel Compatible (as per their website)

TONAWANDA, N.Y. – General Motors Corp. will introduce a new, state-of-the-art 4.5L V-8 Duramax turbo-diesel that improves engine fuel efficiency by 25 percent, reduces CO2 emissions by 13 percent and cuts particulates and NOx emissions by at least 90 percent for North American light duty trucks and the HUMMER H2 built after 2009.

The premium V-8 diesel is expected to deliver class-leading torque, power and refinement while maintaining a significant fuel efficiency advantage over comparable-output gasoline engines.

The new dual-overhead cam, four-valve V-8 diesel engine will fit within the same space of a small-block V-8 gasoline engine. This compact size is made possible by using integral cylinder head exhaust manifolds, integral cam cover intake manifolds and a narrow block.

“This new GM light duty diesel is expected to become a favorite among customers who require excellent towing ability and fuel efficiency,” said Tom Stephens, group vice president, GM Global Powertrain and Quality. “It will meet the stringent 2010 emissions standards, and it will be compliant in all 50 states, making it one of the cleanest diesel vehicles ever produced.”

Environmental benefits of the new engine include a 13-percent reduction in CO2 versus gasoline engines, and at least a 90-percent reduction in particulates and NOx compared to diesel vehicles today. This will be GM’s first engine to use a selective catalytic reduction NOx aftertreatment system with a diesel particulate filter to help achieve the Tier 2 Bin 5 and LEV 2 emissions standards.

Technical highlights of the engine include aluminum cylinder heads with integrated manifolding; a variable-vane turbocharger with intercooling; a Compacted Graphite Iron (CGI) block for a stronger and lighter engine base (compared to lower-strength aluminum or heavier grey cast iron); and fracture-split main bearing caps and connecting rods for a precise fit. An electronically controlled, ultra-high-pressure, common-rail fuel system is used, which has the ability to inject fuel five times per combustion event to control noise and emissions.

“This new V-8 is not only a clean diesel meeting the toughest emissions requirements in North America, it also delivers an effortless performance feel because of its high torque across the speed range,” said Charlie Freese, executive director of GM Powertrain Diesel Engineering. “It is also significantly quieter than other diesels on the road today, with noise and vibration performance approaching gasoline V-8 levels.”

Freese said the new V-8’s compact size enables it to fit in the envelope of a gasoline small-block engine, which provides GM the flexibility to introduce this engine in a wide variety of vehicle applications should there be future market demand.

The premium V-8 diesel engine is expected to deliver class-leading refinement, horsepower and torque and fulfill multiple vehicle applications with ratings in excess of 310 horsepower and 520 lb-ft of torque.

GM (Opel, Saab, Vauxhall and GMDAT ) currently offers 17 diesel engine variants in 45 vehicle lines around the world. GM sells more than one million diesel engines annually, with products that offer a range of choices from the 1.3L four-cylinder diesel engine sold in the Opel Agila and Corsa, up to the 6.6L V-8 Duramax diesel sold in full-size vans, heavy duty pickups and medium duty trucks in the U.S.

GM first introduced the Duramax diesel 6.6L V-8 in the U.S. in the 2001 model year and since then, customer enthusiasm for this heavy duty diesel has been outstanding. In fact, GM’s heavy duty pickup truck market share has jumped nearly tenfold in the six years that Duramax engines have been offered.

General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM), the world’s largest automaker, has been the annual global industry sales leader for 76 years. Founded in 1908, GM today employs about 280,000 people around the world. With global headquarters in Detroit, GM manufactures its cars and trucks in 33 countries. In 2006, nearly 9.1 million GM cars and trucks were sold globally under the following brands: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, GM Daewoo, Holden, HUMMER, Opel, Pontiac, Saab, Saturn and Vauxhall. GM’s OnStar subsidiary is the industry leader in vehicle safety, security and information services. More information on GM can be found at www.gm.com.

12/15/06 - Biodiesel made with an EZBiodiesel processor will soon be used in Yellowstone National Park to convert their used cooking oil into biodiesel for use in the park.  Yellowstone, long known as an environmentally sensitive area will benefit from the cleaner burning fuel that biodiesel produces.  

Xanterra Parks & resorts will be producing the biodiesel & has just acquired an EZBiodiesel Model EZ160 Processor to begin making their own biodiesel from their used cooking oil.  Xanterra became the largest national and state park concessionaire in the United States in 1995 & continues to be at the forefront of environmentally conscious lodging & vending operations in the National and state parks.  To read more about Xanterra, visit their website at: http://www.xanterra.com/

After researching various biodiesel processors on the market they chose an EZBiodiesel processor because they realized that our processors don't take shortcuts that could jeopardize their fuel quality, are well constructed & come with most everything you need to begin making biodiesel.  Plus we offer superior customer service & abundant information, both online and off.  And with our customer only website they will stay abreast of the latest developments in the biodiesel industry including news & design upgrades, special offers & more.

Fun News - Leno Unveils Jet-Powered, Biodiesel Supercar See video HERE

10/20/06 - New Diesel Powered ATV hits the market

This article was released by the National Biodiesel Board at http://www.biodiesel.org/

Farmers now have another option in which to use biodiesel on the farm. Arctic Cat, manufacturer of all terrain vehicles (ATVs), has just announced and completed development of a twin-cylinder diesel ATV, the first on the market. Popular on farms, Arctic Cat is encouraging the use of a biodiesel blend in these ATVs. The company began manufacturing them within the last month.

Read the news release, New Biodiesel-Approved Offering Hits the Off-road, for more.  

10/10/06

President Champions Renewable Fuels
President Bush recently said renewable fuels like biodiesel can help America break its dependence on foreign oil. "We've got to change our habits if we want to remain the economic leader of the world."  Read the full story HERE.

10/10/06

Dodge Ram Leads the Way in Promoting Use of Clean, Renewable Biodiesel
There’s a new breed of Dodge Rams tackling the nation’s environmental and energy challenges, and they’re running on biodiesel. At a St. Louis event, Chrysler Group announced that every 2007 Dodge Ram diesel coming off the assembly line at the company’s Fenton, Missouri north plant will be fueled with B5.  Read full story HERE

8/10/06 - Links page is now up an running with several good links to learn more about biodiesel.  We also answer the question "Can I use biodiesel as a home heating oil" in our FAQ section.

09/01/06 - We now have several models of processors built, in stock & ready to ship within 2-5 business days of your order.  Multi tank models may take slightly longer.  This can change at any time, so place your order early to avoid delays.

10/20/06 - We have finished a website for Customers Only, both new and previous customers.  This website will contain exclusive tips & tricks for making the highest quality biodiesel as well as news about biodiesel in general.  We'll also have a members only photo gallery showing photos that can further help you understand the biodiesel making process.  We'll post special links to biodiesel related websites & chemical suppliers, etc.  And we'll show the latest changes & improvements to our processors & kits, and if you have an older model and would like an upgrade, we'll sell them to you at a substantially reduced cost & explain how to implement them.  We'll also have special Members only sales posted there from time to time.

There will be a lot of other good information on this MEMBERS ONLY site. If you are a previous or current customer of ours, email us at our Contact Page to request your link & customer only password.

07/17/06 - In other news, I attended a Biodiesel Conference at the Colorado school of mines on July 14 -16th.  I came away with a lot of good information that I'll be passing on to my customers on our customers only website.  Read more about the conference at Graydon Blairs Biodiesel blog, along with a picture of myself & Graydon at that conference.

6/29/06 -  Colorado Mountain College in Steamboat Springs, CO begins using an EZ Biodiesel Processor this week.