Das Projekt "Biodiesel in oekologisch gefaehrdeten Regionen" wird vom Umweltbundesamt gefördert und von Gesellschaft für Entwicklungstechnologie durchgeführt. Objective: A marketing experiment for the use of BIODIESEL in two ecologically sensible regions is proposed. A publicity campaign and information to the broad public will help to promote this fuel. General Information: In Germany, State of Saxony, the Nation Park of Erzgebirge/Vogtland; in Italy, Umbria, the town of Terni. The marketing strategy will be based principally on ecological advantages of BIODIESEL with respect to atmospheric pollution (no SO2, reduced smoke, use of oxycat) and to water and soil pollution. BIODIESEL will be used in selected fleets with thorough technical survey. Two different types of BIODIESEL will be used and carefully controlled. Expected Result: Public acceptance of vehicles operated by BIODIESEL in ecologically endangered areas. Acceptance of this fuels by public and private users. Improved experience with quality control and with eventual effects of fuel differences due to different production methods. Improved experience in material compatibility of plastics with BIODIESEL. Marketing strategy for ecologically characteristic market niches defined and demonstrated.