Technician A says that biodiesel burns more cleanly with zero sulfur emissions than equivalent petroleum base diesel fuels. Technician B says that biodiesel has higher calorific value producing better fuel economy than petroleum base diesel fuel. Who is correct?

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Technician A is correct because biodiesel does indeed burn more cleanly than petroleum-based diesel fuels, with significantly reduced sulfur emissions. However, Technician B is incorrect because biodiesel typically has a lower calorific value than petroleum-based diesel, which can lead to a slight decrease in fuel economy.

Technician a Says That Biodiesel Burns More Cleanly with Zero