August 10 is International Biodiesel Day.
Rudolf Diesel's prime model, a single 10 ft (3 mtr) iron cylinder with a flywheel at its base, ran on its own power for the first time in Augsburg, Germany on August 10, 1893. In remembrance of this event, August 10 has been declared International Biodiesel Day. (Courtesy of http://www.wikipedia.org)
This first model ran on Peanut Oil and was Rudolf's vision for the future.
What have others done to celebrate International Biodiesel Day
Well not much from what I have found but...
This year, "...Indian Railways, one of India's biggest diesel guzzlers....is preparing a "bio-locomotive" to run on August 10, International Biodiesel Day." Read more
Biotechnology City, which is located in Uttar Pradesh, India, had a biodiesel awareness and "Bio-Business Meet" August 10, 2004 to commemorate International Biodiesel Day. The program focused on the potential and feasibility of producing bio-diesel, discussions on Government policies, provided technical information about biodiesel and feedstock (particularly Jatropha), biodiesel marketing and networking, and the economics of bio-diesel. Read more
I wish to invite our local and International guest to what they have done to celebrate International Biodiesel Day.
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