Official Confirmation for 100% Tax Break For Green Biofuel – Available at 52p/litre including tax from 1st July 2007

Following a recent HMRC review it has been formally announced that users of less than 2500 litres a year of Pure Plant Oil fuel will now no longer need to register with Customs and Excise and pay road fuel duty as of the 30th of June.

Using 2500 litres of Pure Plant Oil a year equates to roughly 25,000 miles of driving in a family car – leading to an annual saving on fuel of over £1,100 using current prices.

Pure Plant Oil is a diesel fuel alternative and using it requires that a professional engine modification is fitted to the engine. Once modified, Pure Plant Oil users report similar mileage and power outputs to fossil diesel. Thanks to the new tax advantage, the cost of the conversion can be quickly recovered from the savings in fuel.

Previously, users of Pure Plant Oil were required to declare their fuel use to Customs and Excise, and pay duty accordingly. The decision from HMRC is based on the cost effectiveness of evaluating every small user and means it is now financially much more viable for domestic vehicle users to convert vehicles to use the lowest impact liquid biofuel.

PPO is essentially pure rapeseed oil, carefully pressed and filtered to meet fuel standards. Unlike other biofuels PPO production does not require any heavy chemical processing and is made in a very low energy fashion, which means that PPO has a far smaller energy and carbon footprint compared to other biofuels.

Elsbett Technologies, who convert vehicles in Germany will establish a series of conversion dealerships, offering engine conversions, advice , warranties and consultancy advice to enable all users of diesel fuel in the UK to both save money and help protect the environment.