New hybrid biodiesel from fats, natural gas; blends with gas or diesel, improves mileage, says developer

In California, Stone Soap unveiled a new hybrid biodiesel made from a synthesis of biodiesel stocks such as animal fats and grease with natural gas. The company says that it has developed a new fuel molecule that have been tested in vehicles and resulted in improvements in mileage and mileage and lubricity without modifications, and do not have cold-weather gelling issues or the problem of waste glycerine. The company said that its hybrid biodiesel can also be mixed up to 30 percent with gasoline without engine modifications and a 3 mpg improvement in mileage.

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