Comparing the economic, energy, and environmental impacts of biodiesel versus petroleum diesel fuel use in construction equipment

• Published in: International journal of construction education and research Vol. 15; no. 4; pp. 276 - 290
• Main Authors: Lewis, Phil, Karimi, Boshra, Shan, Yongwei, Rasdorf, William
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Abingdon Taylor & Francis Ltd 02.10.2019
• Subjects: Backhoes; Biodiesel fuels; Construction equipment; Diesel fuels; Economic analysis; Empirical analysis; Environmental impact; Foundations; Gasoline prices; Motor graders; Pollutants; Refuse as fuel; Statistical significance

Advocates for biodiesel claim that it is a clean, renewable, and cost effective fuel that provides economic and environmental benefits while easing the energy impacts of petroleum diesel; however, these claims are often anecdotal in nature and may not be based on empirical data. This paper presents...