Scarborough has turned over its entire fleet of diesel-fueled vehicles to biodiesel. This blend of 20 percent, naturally manufactured fuel, not only reduces the town’s dependency on foreign oils, but also burns cleaner and is better for the environment.

Scarborough Public Works studies have shown that the biodiesel also helps clean out the engines while providing an additional lubricant. This in turn reduces maintenance, wear on the motor and down time. There have even been some cases of increased fuel economy on some equipment.

This change to biodiesel comes as a part of the town’s vision to reduce emissions and dependency on fossil fuels. The town is also testing the effectiveness of propane in two gasoline-fueled vehicles, and so far the results are promising.

For more information on this project, contact Jay Nason, supervisor of the vehhicle maintenance shop, at 730-4414.