The Malaysian federal government is considering the implementation of the B10 biodiesel mandate in the second half of 2019, Nikkei Markets was quoted as saying.
“We are still working towards B10 because we have a lot of stockpile to clear and want to increase the price (of palm oil). We must have warranty from car manufacturers that this B10 diesel is alright for the car,” said deputy primary industries minister Shamsul Iskandar Md Akin, who added that the ministry is in discussions with vehicle manufacturers as other industry stakeholders.
Currently, biodiesel in Malaysia is comprised of a 7% biodiesel blend, which comes from palm oil. The country’s B10 biodiesel pilot programme started in 2013, though resistance from various car companies transpired due to fears of incompatibility, while some said their cars would work fine with the B10-grade fuel.
Last year, the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) completed a long-term test which spanned three-and-a-half years and more than three million cumulative kilometres on B10 biodiesel with 50 vehicles of various sizes and engine capacity, including pick-up trucks and vans, five-tonne trucks, heavy machinery and excavators. The vehicles used in DBKL’s fleet are Euro 2 and Euro 3 compliant, ranging from three to 15 years of age.
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eyeing the Ford Raptor.. hope it drinks B10 diesel
LOL. your under the tree mechanics might diagnosed your car engine is sick with high cholesterol due to too much B10 consumption LOL
Wait until 2nd Half 2019?
Stockpile of Palm stock would be so high, prices would have crashed by then.
Indon alrdy running B20, we still terhegeh hegeh with B7..
If its B10, price of diesel must go down. Increasing the amount of palm oil in diesel blend will increase vehicle fuel consumption as energy content of fossil fuel diesel is much higher compare to palm oil. Diesel engines are generally more fuel efficient than gasoline relates to diesel has more energy content than gasoline.
All car makers already R&D said biodiesel is harmful & shorten the engine life span. In fact –> Govt should guaranteed & waranty the car maker & give compensation to car maker until end-users level.
We must have warranty from car manufacturers that this B10 diesel is alright for the car,” said deputy primary industries minister Shamsul Iskandar Md Akin, who added that the ministry is in discussions with vehicle manufacturers as other industry stakeholders.
What is B10 Biodiesel ? 10% palm oil & 90% diesel Right !
If M’sia still insist of using Euro 2/3 compliant diesel, better forget it as the world is moving away from diesel.
The excess palm oil should be sold cheaper for local CONSUMPTION. Yes, I mean as part of the Food chain.