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merica’s drivers have a new choice that unites performance and sustainability at a competitive cost. Biosynthetic Technologies’ high-performing biobased synthetic motor oil, using high oleic soybean oil from soybeans grown by U.S. farmers, is now on commercial shelves. And if you have an Amazon account, it will be delivered right to your door in a matter of days. “Iowa is the leading soybean processing state, and it is important to have a diverse portfolio of products that soybean meal and oil can be made into,” says Grant Kimberley, director of market development for the Iowa Soybean Association. “Growing high value market opportunities in the industrial use area for soybean oil is important to farmers as it provides additional diversification for domestic soybean demand.” U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Washington, D.C.area fleet demonstrations found
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the product meets or exceeds their performance requirements. Biosynthetic Technologies’ motor oil is also recognized in the United States Department of Agriculture’s BioPreferred Program as a USDAcertified biobased product. The company markets both 5W-20 and 5W-30 through Amazon.com and direct from their website. The product is available for purchase and use immediately. The United Soybean Board (USB) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture have supported the soybased, drop-in synthetic alternative to petroleum-based motor oil. The biobased alternative is well-suited for high-temperature automotive and industrial applications. USB introduced the product to multiple Washington, D.C., region fleets, including DC Water, which fieldtested the motor oil. DC Water concluded the field test to be successful with the biobased motor oil, reporting strong performance, improved fuel efficiency and cleaner
engines when compared to the previously used petroleum-based oil. Three other Washington, D.C.area fleets also reported success with the biobased motor oil after participating in a trial. They included the Smithsonian Institution; Arlington County, Virginia; and Prince George’s County, Maryland. “At DC Water, we are always looking for innovative options that can help improve the sustainability of our fleet without sacrificing performance or increasing costs,” says Tim Fitzgerald, director of fleet management for DC Water. “This biobased motor oil exceeded our expectations in terms of performance and engine cleanliness. “The oil samples have shown increased longevity and stability over time while the equipment appears to be cleaner, which is a definite plus for us,” Fitzgerald continues. “The oil is biodegradable and less harmful to the environment. I see real potential for greater use of this biobased alternative in the future.”
