Daimler-Chrysler Makes a Deal

According to the Alternative Fuels Index, Daimler-Chrysler has started shipping its new Jeep Liberty CRDs (made in Ohio) with a 5% solution of biodiesel. For those not in the know, CRD stands for common-rail diesel and, according to D-C, provides "the torque of a V8, the acceleration of a V6, and the fuel economy of a four-cylinder engine." Currently, most manufacturers have given the OK to 5% biodiesel (B5) use in their engines. Some companies have OKed or are working on OKing higher solutions of up to B20. Imagine all diesels shipped with B20 in the tank.