BIODIESEL FUEL UTILISATION FOR EVALUATING ROADWORTHINESS: A STUDY CENTRED ON HONG KONG.

Abstract

In heavily crowded and congested metropolitan areas like Hong Kong, biodiesel has emerged as a practical substitute for traditional petroleum-based diesel due to the rising need for environmentally friendly transportation options. With a focus on the function of fleet composition, this research examines the effects of biodiesel energy consumption on automobile roadworthiness. Distribution of organised survey forms to automobile drivers, fleet managers and transportation experts around Hong Kong allowed for the collection of data employing a quantitative study design. To investigate how people see biodiesel and what it means for roadworthiness, the study used statistical methods such as variance assessment, correlation assessment, and descriptive statistics. Decreased exhaust, decreased resonance, and enhanced combustion efficiency are just a few of the functional and ecological advantages that biodiesel delivers, according to the results. But there are still questions about how it will affect engines over time, how much care they'll need, and how efficient they'll be, especially in vintage cars. Older diesel-fuelled cars in Hong Kong are more dangerous and noncompliant than current biodiesel-capable ones, hence the make-up of the city's vehicle fleet is an important component in roadworthiness evaluations. Biodiesel has the potential to improve durability and help Hong Kong achieve its ecological goals, according to the study. However, strong regulatory policies, public education, and assistance with technology are necessary for its widespread acceptance. Extending fuel infrastructure, engaging in additional research on higher biodiesel mixes, transitioning out emissions-intensive automobiles, and stimulating biodiesel usage are all suggestions. A safer, healthier, and more environmentally friendly communication system that doesn't sacrifice roadworthiness can be achieved in Hong Kong by coordinating biodiesel use with fleet control policies and legal structures.