Biodiesel

Effective April 1, 2008, all Greenlink vehicles will be powered by biodiesel fuel. Biodiesel is a fuel made from vegetable oil that runs in any unmodified diesel engine. Biodiesel can be made from any vegetable oil including oils pressed straight from the seed (virgin oils) such as soy, sunflower, canola, coconut and hemp. Biodiesel can also be made from recycled cooking oils from fast food restaurants.

Biodiesel cuts down on targeted emissions. Biodiesel used in a 20 percent blend with petroleum diesel and a catalytic converter will cut air pollution. Particulate matter is reduced 31 percent, carbon monoxide by 21 percent and total hydrocarbons by 47 percent. Biodiesel used in a blend will also reduce sulfur emissions and aromatics.  Using 100% biodiesel further reduces emissions and carcinogenic compounds.

Bike and Ride

Greenlink wants to encourage commuting. And now every Greenlink bus is equipped with bike racks, to make commuting easier for bike riders. Here’s the bottom line: every day you leave your car in the garage, we all breathe a little easier!