Alterra rising success of new DieselMaxx biodiesel-based diesel additive; rising soy prices caused change in strategy from fuel to additives

In Georgia, Alterra Bioenergy has successfully launched DieselMaxx, the first biofuels-based diesel additive. The additive improves lubricity, engine performance and reduces emissions. The product has been successfully test marketed in Georgia and Colorado for the past 60 days. Alterra turned to producing the additive after the rising price of soybeans and low interest among Georgai-based diesel retailers in installing biodiesel pumps forced radical changes in the company’s biodiesel productio