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One of the huge advantages of diesel engines is that with minor modifications they can be fueled on just about anything that burns. Running today we have biodiesel where some are using vegetable oils or previously used animal fats (ie fast food frying oil). Also in a few places there are large diesel engines burning powdered coal. BN had a few SD40-2s running on LPG for a few years. If that isn't enough we can always use processes such as used in South Africa by the SASOL company to turn coal into an oil substitute. <br /> <br />So even if all the petroleum oil disappears, the diesel will be on the rails. <br />
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