BrevardBioDiesel Blog

UPDATE: SOLD

A local biodiesel user moving out of state is selling his 1981 VW Rabbit pickup, the information is below. Noted these VW brochures online from back then.
He writes:

$4000
1981 VW rabbit pickup 1.6L diesel

• rebuilt cylinder head
• new head gasket
• new water pump and timing belt
• new alternator and battery
• new radiator / hoses and belts
• new injectors and glow plugs
• new springs and shocks
• new brakes and rotors
• new exhaust
• new shift linkage
• newer Jetta style seats
• new headliner
• new CD player and speakers
• new paint with rabbit decal and custom biodiesel emblem
• roof rack with ability to carry a canoe
• 12v plug connection in bed for wvo pickup
• cupholder
• Recently inspected at Mark's VW Werkshop who can verify that this truck runs great.

More pictures below the fold:

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At the Florida Institute of Technology campus, in Melbourne FL, on March 6 and 7 2007, the 4th international, interdisciplinary forum "Sustainable Pathways: New Research and Practices" will be held.

Speakers include:
- Bob Martinez, former Governor of Florida
- Amos Bien, The International Ecotourism Society, Costa Rica
and many others.

Of note to biodiesel users in the full agenda is the section from 2-4pm on Wednesday March 7th which will include:
- John Thomas Research Professor, Dept of Biological Sciences,
Florida Institute of Technology
"Biofuel Research Efforts at Florida Tech"

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Update: The fee for attending only the RENEWABLE (SUSTAINABLE) ENERGY half-day on March 7th is $25. Details from FIT reply:

The charge would be $25. Please register online (http://research.fit.edu/sustainability/wordpress/), check the "pay by check or money order" box at the bottom of the registration form and mail a check or money order or pay on the day of the event with exact cash, a check or money order. Make payable to Florida Tech College of Science, Attention: Linda Ward.

The biodiesel powered boat "EarthRace" arrives in Florida this week prior to its attempt to set a world record for circumnavigation of the earth. EarthRace will be at the Miami Boat Show Feb 15th-19th. Having just visited EarthRace while it was docked in Charleston SC, I can vouch for the stunning appearance of the vessel. From the Maori inspired designs covering the futuristic curved hull, to the high tech cockpit, and including the Lord-of-the-Rings audio-book I noted stashed inside - this Kiwi skippered trimaran is definitely worth a visit!

EarthRace docked in Charleston with the Ravenel bridge in the background:

Feb 17 Update:
Greener Miami reports that EarthRace will be located at
Sea Isle Marina and Yachting Center.

Our September 2006 entry on EarthRace.

UPDATE: SOLD

A local biodiesel homebrewer is upgrading his system and looking to unload his existing Appleseed processor. (We've seen (and envied) Dan's VW diesel rabbit pickup.)

Dan says:

This will be a turnkey operation with everything from a pump to pick up wvo, a kit to perform proper titration, a How to Handbook, and a phLip test kit to test fuel quality. Storage drums and initial start up catalyst and alcohol can also be provided. All anyone would need is WVO!

Pictures of the system, click for larger view:

UPDATE: SOLD

Brian at the White Rabbit Acres organic farm in Vero Beach reports he has over 500 gallons of Waste Vegetable Oil (WVO) filtered to 1 micron available.
He can dispense directly or deliver in bulk loads of 275 gallons.
His contact number is: xxx-xxx-xxx
Update:
Make that:
Home: 772-778-1241
Cell: 772-559-2151

A commenter at greenermiami.com indicates one and a half 55 gallon drums of used cooking oil free for the taking. Contact the poster at greenermiami for more information.