Created 20-Feb-07
Modified 20-Feb-07
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After researching the alternative fuel vehicle options currently available, I decided to go Bio.
Biodiesel that is.
This is my new (to me) '04 Volkswagen Golf GLS TDI
It has a TDI (Turbo Direct Injected) Diesel engine which has only run on biodiesel (which here in California is made from Soybeans). It's a 5-speed manual, with lots of low-end torque, and has ABS, moonroof, premium sound, lots of airbags and power everything - all typical of a modern German auto.
So no more dino-fuel for me! (And I haven't even seen 'An Inconvenient Truth' yet ...)
Here is a good review of the car -
http://car-reviews.automobile.com/Volkswagen/review/2004-volkswagen-golf-tdi-gls-road-test/769/
Biodiesel isn't very widely available yet to the public, but there are a few fueling stations. So you do sacrifice convenience. I guess that's why they call it 'bleeding' edge. :)
If you want more info about biofueled cars, please contact me (though I'm still learning too).
Biodiesel that is.
This is my new (to me) '04 Volkswagen Golf GLS TDI
It has a TDI (Turbo Direct Injected) Diesel engine which has only run on biodiesel (which here in California is made from Soybeans). It's a 5-speed manual, with lots of low-end torque, and has ABS, moonroof, premium sound, lots of airbags and power everything - all typical of a modern German auto.
So no more dino-fuel for me! (And I haven't even seen 'An Inconvenient Truth' yet ...)
Here is a good review of the car -
http://car-reviews.automobile.com/Volkswagen/review/2004-volkswagen-golf-tdi-gls-road-test/769/
Biodiesel isn't very widely available yet to the public, but there are a few fueling stations. So you do sacrifice convenience. I guess that's why they call it 'bleeding' edge. :)
If you want more info about biofueled cars, please contact me (though I'm still learning too).
© Jer & Ellen
