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Biodiesel Boom Well-Timed

Biodiesel fueling stations are sprouting like weeds across America, where production of the alternative fuel rose 66 percent in 2003. Experts say the rapid growth of the renewable fuel will stretch the country's tenuous petroleum supply while helping people breathe a little easier.

The reintroduction of diesel vehicles into the U.S. market is expected to increase the demand for biodiesel, according to the National Biodiesel Board's Jenna Higgins. After abandoning the U.S. market for almost 20 years, Mercedes-Benz and DaimlerChrysler are delivering new diesel vehicles in 2004, and Volkswagen has expanded its lineup of diesel-engine vehicles.

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