This came out March 1st so I’m a little late getting you guys this one.

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Holden will showcase two new turbo diesel powered vehicles and the new mid-size sedan Epica at the 2007 Melbourne International Motor Show, starting tomorrow.

Captiva Diesel will make its Australian debut, powered by a 2.0-litre common rail turbo diesel engine that produces 110 kilowatts of peak power at 4000rpm and 320 Newton metres of peak torque at 2000rpm*.

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Not that anyone reading this didn’t already know that, but this was an article in Reuters so it gets the word out to a lot of people. I’m sure there will be a day in the next few years, where when I tell people about running straight or waste vegetable oil I won’t be answered with a “Huh?”, but with an enthusiastic, “Yeah, I’ve heard of that!” Until that day though I will continue to try and do my part to educate the masses.

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PHILADELPHIA, March 12 (Reuters) - After a good meal, how about asking the head waiter if you can take the waste grease from the kitchen to fuel your car?

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