BrevardBioDiesel Blog

Doug in Cape Canaveral is selling a 2001 Volkswagen Jetta TDI that has been modified to run on Waste Vegetable Oil in addition to diesel/biodiesel. He estimates its mileage at 36mpg with either fuel. If you are interested contact him via email.

On Saturday October 11th, Brevard Biodiesel will be part of an alternative / efficient vehicle display at the Space Coast Progressive Alliance 4th annual festival.

Hometown news reports:

"With live entertainment, food vendors, a rummage and book sale and a variety of exhibitors, Progressive Fest has something for everyone."

"With more than 50 scheduled exhibitors, attendees will have a chance to learn about money-saving choices, such as alternative fuel vehicles, cooperatively grown produce and how to buy fresh local chicken eggs."

Also featured are door prizes, book/rummage sale, and food offerings. The event is from 11am to 4pm at the Eau Gallie Civic Center, 1551 Highland Ave., Melbourne, FL. The vehicle display will be outside on Highland Avenue near the Civic Center entrance. Stop by and say hello!

Florida Space Coast Clean Cities Coalition is putting on a 1 day workshop covering biodiesel topics on Friday October 3rd, 2008. It will be held from 10am to 3pm at the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) at 1679 Clearlake Road in Cocoa FL.

Topic: Bio-diesel Production and Use in Florida

Fee: $10 for workshop materials

Updated link:
Registration via FSEC.

Agenda:
9:00 AM Registration
10:00 AM Welcome and Introduction
10:10 AM Overview of Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technologies
10:30 AM Feedstock for Producing Biodiesel
11:00 AM Production of Fuel
11:30 AM Quality Standards for Fuel Grade
Noon Lunch (on your own)
1:00 PM Using Bio-Diesel in Your Vehicle
1:30 PM Fueling Stations: How do I Get it
2:00 PM Incentives and Regulations
2:30 PM State of the Technology
3:00 PM Closing

The sponsors of this event are:
National Alternative Fuel Training Consortium
Florida Solar Energy Center
Space Coast Clean Cities Coalition
Traviss Technical College
University of Central Florida

Girl Mark is returning with her renowned biodiesel classes to Brooksville FL (about 1.5 hours west of Orlando, 1 hour north of Tampa) on October 9-10-11-12. (She offered classes earlier this year at the same location.) You can read about the classes at her site.

She is being hosted by Michael P., part of the Florida Biodiesel Yahoo group.

Brevard Biodiesel will be taking part in the 4th annual "Goby Fest" presented by the non-profit Coastal Preserves Alliance.
The event takes place at the St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park on Saturday April 5th 2008 from 10am til 4pm. This nature festival raises funds to support local state parks and aquatic preserves. Highlights include various kayak/boat/wagon/walking tours, blacksmith demonstrations and a herpetological display. Food and craft vendors will be present along with other exhibitors. Admission is free with a nominal charge for tours.

This 22,000+ acre preserve is the largest upland public property in the Indian River/South Brevard counties region. There are many opportunities for wildlife viewing in the area including chances to spot nesting bald eagles, kestrels, shrikes, and many other feathered visitors - earning their spot on the Florida Birding Trail.

We'll be there to share information about biodiesel - have fun!

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