Study feasibility of using biodiesel fuel for city vehicles and port operations
In Plain English
The city currently uses regular diesel fuel for trucks, buses, and equipment. This study would examine whether switching to biodiesel made from vegetable oils or animal fats could work for city and port vehicles. Biodiesel typically costs more but produces fewer emissions than regular diesel.
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Votes
Direct staff to study the feasibility and use of biodiesel and biodiesel blends
4 to 3
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