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PlantDrive was started as an outgrowth of the M.Sc. thesis work of Edward Beggs in 1999. The thesis, "Renewable Oil Fuels and Diesel Engines as Components of Sustainable System Design" is available free of charge as a .pdf file also see the Learn More section.
The research question was: "Are renewable oils, as fuels in unmodified compression ignition (diesel) engines, a technically and economically feasible component of sustainable system design, in both developing and developed countries?". Note that "unmodified" referred to the engine itself, not the necessary modifications to the fuel system, as is done in an SVO conversion.
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“"The 97 E300 runs great, we have put over 5000 miles on vegetable oil only and have had no problems at all, the car starts right up without a problem and what I like especially about the one tank system is that I don't have to use any other fuel besides the veg oil. Craig was great to deal with and helped every step of the way. "
Michael Sjollema
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The company was established to research and develop "SVO" kits and related components and equipment. We are known for innovative, practical solutions, realistic assessments, advice, product quality, competitive pricing, and service.
Craig Reece bought half-ownership in the company in 2003, and in 2007, PlantDrive was split into PlantDrive.ca, owned and operated by Ed Beggs and selling to Canada and the international market, and PlantDrive.com, owned and operated by Craig Reece, selling to the US.
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