FORUMS & GROUPS
BIODIESEL & STRAIGHT VEGETABLE OIL (SVO)

Infopop Biodiesel and SVO (Straight Vegetable Oil) Forum
Link: http://biodiesel.infopop.cc
Description:
This forum regularly has people posting from all over the world about their experiences with biodiesel. Organized into sections and sub-sections according to topic, this one is definitely one to visit. Each sub-section is easily readable and anyone can reply after registering. The scientific method is practiced here. Each post is commented on by people with a wealth of biodiesel homebrewing experience behind them. No topic is too simple or too complex here. This is a very fun and lively group. Come & join the fun!

Biodiesel Yahoo Group
Link: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/biodiesel/
Description:
The goal here is fostering discussion and community around the production and use of the alternative fuel Biodiesel, in all diesel powered equipment - cars, trucks, generators, heaters, tractors, airplanes, lawn mowers, you name it. Topics range from biodiesel to politics and everything in-between. With over 1900 members, this group is well represented. Well moderated and monitored to keep things on topic and flowing.

Biodiesel Basics Yahoo Group
Link: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/biodieselbasics
Description:
If you're just getting into biodiesel, then this is the forum for you.
The group is designed to help you learn about the basics of using biodiesel as an alternative fuel in diesel engines. With a over 600 members and a global presence of homebrewing biodiesel experts answering any and every question you can throw at them, this is a great place to get started.

Vegoil-Diesel Yahoo Group (UK)
Link: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/vegoil-diesel
Description:
Devoted to those out there wanting to run their diesels using straight vegetable oil, primarily UK oriented.

Vegetable Oil Diesel (UK)
Link: http://www.vegetableoildiesel.co.uk/forum/index.php
Description:
Forum for United Kingdom based vegetable oil and biodiesel discussion including UK biofuel duty issues.

Local B100 Biz Yahoo Group
Link: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/local-b100-biz/
Description:
Devoted to those interested in biofuel related businesses and groups. Topics include biodiesel regulatory issues, ways to promote biodiesel, and ways to run a successful biodiesel related business.

Biodiesel Now
Link: http://forums.biodieselnow.com
Description:
Devoted to all things biodiesel.
Topics are organized by type and include Biodiesel in the Press, Biodiesel Production, Advanced Production Techniques, Biodiesel Vehicles, and even regional sections for helping you connect with others near you that share an interest in biodiesel.

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BIODIESEL & SVO BLOGS

Biodiesel Blogs Aggregator
Link: http://truffula.net/~johnnybuck/biodieselblogs/
Description:
A blog is an online diary. The biodiesel world has several such diarists, ranging from listings of news articles about biodiesel, to very personal essays on small-scale biodiesel business, biodiesel co-operatives, and biodiesel homebrewing. These 'blogs' are collected into one single web page at the Aggregator page.

 

DIESEL VEHICLE FORUMS - With an emphasis on Biodiesel and SVO

Frybrid Forum
Link: http://www.frybrid.com/forum/
Description:
Frybrid is a company that sells an SVO conversion kits to convert your diesel car to run on 'straight vegetable oil'. They host a great set of forums participated by several people where all things SVO is discussed.

VW TDI Club
Link1: http://www.tdiclub.com/
Link2: http://forums.tdiclub.com
Description:
This site is dedicated to Volkswagen Turbo Diesel Engine (TDI) vehicles. It contains lot's of great helpful information for keeping your VW TDI running. Everything from tutorials on changing your oil filter to how to replace a timing belt.

Mercedes Shop Forum
Link: http://mercedesshop.com/shopforum/forumdisplay.php3?f=15
Description:
Dedicated to running SVO or Biodiesel in Mercedes Diesel engine vehicles. With expert advice from several Mercedes diesel mechanics and enthusiasts, you'll find just about anything you ever wanted to know about these great cars.

The Diesel Stop
Link:http://forums.thedieselstop.com/ubbthreads/postlist.php?Cat=0&Board=biodiesel
Description:
Dedicated to running SVO or Biodiesel in Ford Diesel engine vehicles.

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BIODIESEL LITERATURE, NEWSLETTERS, AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS

How to Make Biodiesel: By Jon Halle and Dan Carter
Published By: Low Impact Living Initiative (LILI)
Link: http://www.lowimpact.org.uk/booksbiodiesel.htm
Description:
This book from the UK covers the chemistry and practice of biodiesel production, with sections on UK Fuel Duty and waste management.

Biodiesel: Growing a New Energy Economy
Published By: Chelsea Green publishers
Link: http://www.chelseagreen.com/2004/items/biodiesel
Description:
A history of the biodiesel industry and a good overview of world-wide biodiesel development.

Energy Self-Sufficiency Newsletter
Link: http://www.rebelwolf.com
Description:
This monthly, free PDF publication covers everything in do-it-yourself renewable energy, from biodiesel to solar to SVO to ethanol to biogas.

Iowa State University Biodiesel pages
Link: http://www.me.iastate.edu/biodiesel
Description:
Hosted by the Mechanical Engineering Department at ISU and devoted to educating the biodiesel industry, this site includes a free online course (a 26-page document covering the chemistry and practice of biodiesel), as well as a page of 'technical papers'- theses, dissertations, and studies-that covers many aspects of commercial biodiesel and high-FFA oil processing.

Email us: chris at houstonbiodiesel dot com