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Vegetable oil sticks him with $1,000 fine Bob Teixeira decided it was time to take a stand against U.S. dependence on foreign oil. So last fall the Charlotte musician and guitar instructor spent $1,200 to convert his 1981 diesel Mercedes to run on vegetable oil. He bought soybean oil in 5-gallon jugs at Costco, spending about 30 percent more than diesel would cost. His reward, from a state that heavily promotes alternative fuels: a $1,000 fine last month for not paying motor fuel taxes. He has been told to expect another $1,000 fine from the federal government. To legally use...

I am considering purchasing a 1998 Ford E-350 conversion van with a 7.3L Power Stroke diesel engine and 132K miles. Does anybody here have any knowledge/experience with using waste vegetable oil as an alternative fuel? I have done some research and it seems to be a reasonable option. Just lookinjg for some real life testimonies. Thanks. Big Truck

With a firm commitment to reduce American dependence on foreign oil, Carl's Jr. will not have to look beyond its own stores for a solution. MJKL Enterprises, LLC, the largest franchise owner of Carl's Jr. locations in Arizona with 52 stores statewide, announced plans today to convert all corporate fleet vehicles to operate on alternative fuel derived from waste vegetable oil (WVO) collected at their Arizona franchise locations by early 2010. The company's policy was formalized on International Earth Day, March 20, in a move to reaffirm the company's dedication to environmental sustainability. "This is about more than our commitment...