Comments on: What I Drive

By: Deneb Pulsipher

Deneb Pulsipher — Tue, 27 Jun 2006 21:57:02 +0000

Pete,

You’ve got my vote! I think everyone’s crazy for not switching over to biodiesel. I’ve looked at everything else too, but this just makes the most sense! So I bought a twenty-three year old Mercedes diesel and have been filling up in Salt Lake. I live in Spanish Fork. Oh, well. I go to the Cardwell in Midvale and get them to pump me the B100, and when I filled up last week it was at $2.88 a gallon. That’s as cheap as regular unleaded! Of course, the extra travel hurts a lot, but that’s the price I pay, eh? Small price, I think. Good luck!

By: Brian

Brian — Wed, 14 Jun 2006 22:05:45 +0000

Pete, if only everyone thought like you… I wouldn’t have to buy a euro car for the cool turbo diesel engine. I am not sure why it is less appealing to actualy use a more efficient engine.

If I am correct, a turbo uses exhaust air to spool and push (new) compressed air into the engine. A turbo is more so a recycler that adds a substantial ammount of power to the engine, without taking from other resources. Using smaller engines and applying turbos would make for better fuel efficiency. I do believe that a version of VW’s TDI engine produces 179hp from just 1.4 liters of displacement, which (from reviews I have read) gets arround 50mpg. Now, let’s compare that to Nissan’s QR25DE, that produces 175hp, in their Sentra SE-R, which is estimated at 23 city and 29 highway mpg. That’s a 1.1 liter displacement and gets arround 20 more mpg on highway. Which one sounds like the real “economy” car (Which would imply that the car is actualy economical, if I am correct).

I understand that I have gone somewhat off topic, but there are many solutions which can be applyed immediately, instead of freaking out and giving the go ahead on design and development of the 5.6 liter Nissan Titan that gets 19 highway mpg.

OH NOES THE FUELS ARE GONE.

By: Juniper

Juniper — Thu, 01 Jun 2006 20:28:40 +0000

Pete! I was totally honking and waving at you in the Blue Eagle the other day at the intersection of 4th South and 7th East…but to no avail. I’ll pretend like you weren’t ignoring me and just had more important things on your mind…like wondering what that guy that was crossing the road was thinking when he dressed all in pink!

By: Gary B Ashdown

Gary B Ashdown — Tue, 30 May 2006 14:00:54 +0000

Hello Pete, I am sure we are related. I was born in Cedar City but I now live in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. However I am happy to see this biofuel being developed. as far as I know there is none in our area, only talk. I drive a diesel pickup and my excavating equipment of course is all diesel. The operating costs have gone out of sight

By: Frank Andeerson

Frank Andeerson — Fri, 26 May 2006 15:18:05 +0000

Pete,

Thanks for using our fueling site. I have e-mailed you directly to offer our support in you efforts. We have several sites with Bio diesel. Midvale, Brigham, & Logan. Soon Delta

Thanks, Frank

By: Micah Duffy

Micah Duffy — Fri, 26 May 2006 05:35:06 +0000

Thanks for the article, good to see someone in a actual position take an interest in Biodiesel. I just wanted to let you know that A 99.9% blend is now available in Logan on airport road(2500 north) is was $2.99 today. Still way to high after you have made a couple of batches yourself, but 16 cents cheaper than B20 in Brigham and 25 cents cheaper than regular diesel. So next time you make it up this way you have a couple of different options

By: Brent Singleton

Brent Singleton — Fri, 26 May 2006 03:57:36 +0000

How do you feel about biodiesel making International headlines…biodiesel is High Performance Fuel of the Future…breaking world land speed record for wheel driven vehicle of 458 mph at world famous Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah…. Please contact Brent Singleton, Official Bonneville Salt Flats Alternative Fuel Event Coordinator at Brent@saltflats.com

By: Shawn Thompson

Shawn Thompson — Thu, 25 May 2006 19:51:13 +0000

Hey Pete,
Thats awesome that you found B20 where you were headed. I am thinking about converting my LandCruiser to a B-Type Toyota Diesel. It’s just that they’re a PITA to get the engine imported into the USA. If I can get the $$ and the motor I will for sure! Good luck on the trail.
-Shawn

By: Arthur Horne

Arthur Horne — Wed, 24 May 2006 19:28:28 +0000

Mr. Peter,
You go bro…

Biodiesel is the most exciting thing in my life. Tells you how dull my life is. I’m driving my 4th bio-vehicle in the third year. 70%-30%

My friend I think you have a good shot at being elected.
You have my vote.

Bub Horne
Sprooker/monger
Ocean Beauty Seafood.

By: Stephanie Earls

Stephanie Earls — Wed, 24 May 2006 17:21:42 +0000

It’s really inspiring to read posts like this from a senatorial candidate. I am a fellow biodiesel user and am excited to learn more about your campaign. Good luck.