Biodiesel Used in the Volvo Ocean Race
May 27, 2015http://www.biodieselmagazine.com/articles/385908/biodiesel-helps-power-volvo-ocean-race
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The Volvo Ocean 65 race boats that sailed into Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island for the North American Stopover are refuelling with biodiesel made from recycled cooking oil sourced from New England restaurants.
As a sponsor of the stopover, the National Biodiesel Board is providing biodiesel blends for the race boats and all diesel generators and land vehicles associated with the shore-side operations.
"Biodiesel stakeholders are excited to take part in this much-anticipated international regatta," said Paul Nazzaro, NBB program manager. "It seems fitting that America's first advanced biofuel will be featured at the U.S. leg of the race, where sustainability is such a prominent theme. Our entire team looks forward to sharing the many benefits of biodiesel over the course of this extraordinary event."
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