Florida city says B20 conversion reduced emissions, pleased staff, saved money

In Florida, the city of Palm Bay said that their B20 conversion saved eight cents per gallon, and reduced gas emissions by 25 percent. The city converted 141 of its heavy diesel vehicles over the summer. Overall fleet savings were $12,000. The Brevard County school district converted 130 buses in late summer 2006.

Recently, the city of Biscayne Park, FL contracted with Eos Biofuels for a biofuels transition plan for the city.

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