In addition, locally produced biodiesel can be used locally and thus minimizes impacts
from distribution. Biodiesel cultivated in Pittsburgh, for example, could be used to run city-owned vehicles. Pittsburgh owns approximately 1000 vehicles, 500 of which operate on diesel. These 500 vehicles consume approximately 2,650,000 L (700,000 gal) of diesel per year [44]. Biodiesel produced on Pittsburgh marginal lands could therefore fulfill 3–5% (5% with fertilizer) of the City’s diesel vehicle demand