Driver ticketed for using biofuel

[jphelzer]

newsobserver.com | Driver ticketed for using biofuel

"Bob Teixeira decided it was time to take a stand against U.S. dependence on foreign oil.So last fall the Charlotte musician and guitar instructor spent $1,200 to convert his 1981 diesel Mercedes to run on vegetable oil. He bought soybean oil in 5-gallon jugs at Costco, spending about 30 percent more than diesel would cost. His reward, from a state that heavily promotes alternative fuels: a $1,000 fine last month for not paying motor fuel taxes. He has been told to expect another $1,000 fine from the federal government. To legally use veggie oil, state officials told him, he would have to first post a $2,500 bond. Teixeira is one of a growing number of fuel-it-yourselfers -- backyard brewers who recycle restaurant grease or make moonshine for their car tanks. They do it to save money, reduce pollution or thumb their noses at oil sheiks. They're also caught in a web of little-known state laws that can stifle energy independence."



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[pipelayerjdh]

Thanks, good post!

[Blue01F250]

yup - the government wants their taxes no matter where you get your fuel - even if you make it yourself.....

part of the reason I haven't done so yet! (although probably wouldn't be caught unless you get stopped )

[Stalkingsamurai]

Thats why i would rather not have another tank on my truck, not that I will mind the extra space in the bed either....

[MrJohnWayne]

sorry bastards. that is all i can say!

[Blue01F250]

Originally Posted by Stalkingsamurai

Thats why i would rather not have another tank on my truck, not that I will mind the extra space in the bed either....

you don't have to have another tank in your bed....

[rajharley]

additionally I heard that he was going to some kind of RV convention that was about alternative fuels, ect. and that the state guys were there testing every fuel tanks as they entered the parking lot. I do not know if this is BS or not but if it is true then they are setting up traps to catch people doing this. I really want to go to veggie when I get back home to ohio but if this is the type of BS that I will ahve to deal with then I guess I will not. This is crazy. The guy is doing something to help the environment and because he saves some money the state &*cks him. I am gonna research this story a little more. Thanks for posting this as this is good info for all that are looking into or already using bio or veggie fuels.

[twbhd04]

Has anyone run into any problems in Texas. I'm in the process in getting things together to make biodiesel but do not want to deal with all of this.

[jphelzer]

Originally Posted by rajharley

additionally I heard that he was going to some kind of RV convention that was about alternative fuels, ect. and that the state guys were there testing every fuel tanks as they entered the parking lot. I do not know if this is BS or not but if it is true then they are setting up traps to catch people doing this. I really want to go to veggie when I get back home to ohio but if this is the type of BS that I will ahve to deal with then I guess I will not. This is crazy. The guy is doing something to help the environment and because he saves some money the state &*cks him. I am gonna research this story a little more. Thanks for posting this as this is good info for all that are looking into or already using bio or veggie fuels.

Yeah he was at Lowes Motor Speedway and they were running a trap. They saw his bumper sticker that said "Powered by 100% Biodiesel".

[dercody]

I am looking to make the change once I move, and I think this is total bull, with the taxes we do pay, we certainly aren't getting our money's worth out of these government whack jobs!! by the way, where is CHenry?? I thought he would be one to weigh in on this, haven't seen his avitar for a while.