World Biofuel Day observed globally on 10 August
Highlights:
- World Biofuel Day is commemorated on 10 August every year to raise awareness about the use of non-fossil fuels as an alternative to conventional fossil fuels.
- During this day, the government and private organisations come together to spread awareness about the importance of non-fossil fuels as a different source of energy.
- August 10 was chosen as World Biofuel Day since it was on this date in 1893 that German inventor Sir Rudolf Diesel successfully ran his diesel engine on peanut oil.
- This was a path-breaking discovery as it created a safer, renewable and sustainable alternative to fossil fuels.
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