It looks like a promising initiative. Michigan was a natural spot for a trial run as it is an agricultural hotbed with leading crops such as soybeans and canola. It is also the home of Detroit, the automating capital of the country. Influential agriculture groups around the state and legislative bodies pushed for the deal to go through. A fleet system such as the post office's is optimal for trying out the veggie crankcase lubricant, Allen said.
Availability is also a common problem.
It's for niche markets where environmental concerns are a priority. Previous attempts to lube engines with vegetable oils have consisted of additives to petroleum-based oil. The inventors of AMG 2000 herald the reusable facet of their product. AMG 2000 would replace crude petroleum, a non-renewable natural resource that is regularly dumped indiscriminately after being drained from internal combustion engines. Copyright 1999 Reuters Limited.