University of Botswana Launches Experimental Vehicle to Assess Jatropha Biodiesel
December 1, 2016http://www.ub.bw/newsdet/nid/4092/UB-unveils-experimental-Biodiesel-Vehicle/
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The University of Botswana recently launched an experimental vehicle that uses B10 blended fuel, which is 90% petroleum diesel and 10% biodiesel.
The launch was a follow up to a feasibility study on the production and use of biofuels in Botswana in 2007. The study also highlighted Jatropha curcas as the most promising feedstock. The Ministry of Mineral Resources, Green Technology and Energy Security then initiated a project in 2012 for the establishment of a biofuels industry in the country, especially from Jatropha.
The experimental vehicle produces relatively low pollutants, particularly carbon dioxide which contributes to global warming. If their findings do not reveal any defects, the research team will increase the percentage of biofuel from 10 to 15%. The research team will also be investigating other biodiesel feedstock, including beef tallow.
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