Iowa Biodiesel Board`s 'Biodiesel Day on the Hill' showcases growing consumer choice in fuel efficient diesel vehicles
WHAT: The "Iowa Biodiesel Day on the Hill," a public education day and luncheon hosted by the Iowa Biodiesel Board. Members and supporters will meet with state legislators to discuss the benefits of the state`s biodiesel industry.
IBB will also host a Ride-and-Drive with a few of the latest diesel passenger cars, SUVs and pickup trucks on the market, fueled by biodiesel blends. Anyone with a valid driver`s license can participate.
Governor Terry Branstad is scheduled to participate at approximately 1:10 p.m.
WHEN:
11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
(Lunch: 11:30-1:00, Ride-and-drive: 12:00 - 3:00)
1:10 p.m.: Governor Branstad at Ride-and-Drive
Wed., April 8
WHERE:
Iowa State Capitol
Room #115-116 (lunch)
Ride-and-Drive: West side of Capitol, Finkbine Drive (between Walnut and Grand)
Rain plan: Will pick up participants in circle drive
WHO: Iowa Biodiesel Board Executive Director Grant Kimberley, IBB Chair Chad Stone, other biodiesel producers, petroleum leaders and farmers. Ride-and-Drive sponsored by Stew Hansen Dodge Ram Chrysler Jeep in Urbandale, Charles Gabus Ford in Des Moines, the Iowa Soybean Association, National Biodiesel Board and biodiesel producer REG.
BACKGROUND: Biodiesel is an advanced biofuel made from agricultural byproducts and co-products, such as soybean oil. U.S. consumers have more options than ever to drive clean, fuel-efficient diesel vehicles capable of running on domestic, renewable biodiesel blends.
According to the Diesel Technology Forum, conservative industry estimates put diesel's share of the passenger vehicle market at 6 to 10 percent of the market by 2023, exceeding estimates for other alternative vehicle choices such as hybrids and electric vehicles.
