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Apple fuels ltd are Glasgow's first registered commercial producers of Biodiesel. Biodiesel is a product derived from vegetable oil and can be used in nearly all diesel vehicles with no need for any modification.

Biodiesel is carbon neutral as the amount of CO2 released by your exhaust is equal to that absorbed from the environment as the original plant grew. Biodiesel combustion does not release sulphur or other harmful oxides associated with ordinary diesel either. Apple fuels use only reclaimed waste vegetable oil, they do not use any new oil or palm oil in the production of their fuel and all waste products produced in the process are recycled. Their Biodiesel is dry washed, polished and filtered to 1 micron ( normal forecourt mineral Diesel is approx. 15 microns) , PH neutral. The picture below is an actual sample of the biodiesel we produce. Overall, this ensures it is a winner for the environment as well as a winner for your pocket. At 82p a litre, the average tank full works out at around £10 cheaper than even the cheapest supermarket sourced diesel. In addition, biodiesel has better lubrication qualities than mineral diesel and this has been shown to extend the life of fuel system components and reduces engine wear.

Apple fuels have been practising what they preach and have been running all their vehicles on Biodiesel for the last 6 months and a Glasgow Black Hackney which is believed to be the only Black Cab in Glasgow running on 100% environmentally friendly Biodiesel. At leat 3 motorists in Baldernock are already enjoying this new fuel.