Neumann Petroleum, Australia largest independent fuel company, is supplying clean burning biodiesel for the Brisbane City Council’s CitySmart Biodiesel Bus Trial – which aims to reduce vehicle emissions and improve fuel efficiency.
Lord Mayor Campbell Newman said the trial would see diesel fuel replaced with Neumann Petroleum’s environmentally friendly biodiesel – which is a blend of 20 per cent organic fuel and 80 per cent petroleum diesel.
“This is good news for the people of Brisbane because it lowers our dependence on traditional fossil fuels and reduces our environmental footprint,” Councillor Newman said. “As a safe biodegradable product, biodiesel has the potential to reduce air pollutants such as particulates, carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons and other toxins.”
Neumann Petroleum’s E-Gen biodiesel is an organic fuel made from tallow and domestically grown oilseed products such as linseed, canola and cotton, mixed with alcohol. It can be used in any existing diesel engine with little or no modifications.
General Manager of Neumann Petroleum, Charles Wright, said his company was leading the development of renewable fuels in Australia.
“As a Queensland owned and operated company, Neumann Petroleum is proud to be supplying locally produced E-Gen biodiesel for Brisbane’s CitySmart Bus Trial,” he said. “E-Gen biodiesel is a safe, clean burning fuel that reduces carbon monoxide emissions by up to 25 per cent and breaks down four times faster than traditional diesel. It also eliminates the black cloud associated with diesel engines.
“Like the Lord Mayor, Neumann Petroleum is passionate about the environmental benefits that renewable fuels offer local businesses and motorists.”
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