by Yamin Vong (The Sun Daily) A proposal to push through a controversial B10 bio-diesel next month hits more snags, much to the relief of car and oil companies that want validated testing of the palm-oil based fuel.
Firstly, the proposed B10 biodiesel will cost more than the current Euro5 diesel (RM1.70/litre) which currently has a 7% concentration of palm oil, a blend which is called B7.
Secondly, the proposal to introduce this B10 biodiesel in the southern zone will be seen as an unfair imposition on the affected pilot zone.
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A key area of concern for the industry think-tank is a common test methodology that addresses the technical requirements of all parties involved.
This is a good opportunity for MPIC and MPOB to do pioneering research on B10 in cooperation with car makers such as BMW which a year ago supplied a BMW520d and a BMW 320d to MPOB for testing. READ MORE