Saskatoon’s Ground-breaking Biodiesel Experiment…

Canola biodiesel is an environmentally-friendly, renewable energy source that could also produce cost savings for taxpayers and private businesses.

Phase I and II Testing of Bio-diesel Results

• A 3% to 10% increase in fuel economy and up to 50% engine wear reduction with a 0.1% to 1% canola bio-diesel in light duty diesel engines.
• A 0.7% to 2.6% increase in fuel economy and a 30% to 44% decrease in engine wear with varying levels of canola bio-diesel during highway use.
• Greenhouse gas emission reduction by 7.2% with a 5% canola bio-diesel additive.
  

Next Steps - The Use of Bio-diesel

Step 1


• Implementation of 1% bio-diesel use in the entire Saskatoon Transit fleet
• Monitoring and evaluating effects of the 1% bio-diesel mix
  
  
Step 2

Phase III testing of 5% bio-diesel with Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel (ULSD)

Phase III testing will be conducted in the same manner as Phase II with the inclusion of 4 of the newest buses in our fleet with the latest emissions technologies.


• 2 conventional buses and 2 Diesel Electric Hybrid buses to be used
• Monitor fuel use, lubricity, emissions - with ULSD and 5% bio-diesel



Saskatoon Transit is taking steps to assist in the City of Saskatoon’s Corporate Energy and Greenhouse Gas Management Plan by implementing new bio-diesel technologies into the fleet. The conversion of the entire Saskatoon Transit fleet to a 1.0% CME blend will result in a cost reduction through reduced fuel consumption and less engine wear. However, of a greater significance is the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. During Phase II of the Bio-diesel project, the 5% blend had reduced GHG emissions. Using a blend throughout the entire fleet will continue to reduce GHG emissions.

City of Saskatoon
Saskatchewan Canola Development Commission (SCDC)
Alberta Canola Producers Commission (ACPC)
Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA)
Manitoba Canola Growers Association (MCGA)
Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food (SAF)
Milligan Bio Tech Inc.