[Scpg] Musician Willie Nelson Expands Biodisel Brand BioWillie

[John Calvert]

Published on Friday, July 8, 2005 by ENS
Musician Willie Nelson Expands Biodisel Brand BioWillie


CARL'S CORNER, TX - Musician Willie Nelson spent the Independence Day 
weekend expanding his chain of biodiesel fueling stations to the truck 
stop Carl's Corner along Interstate 35.

Carl's Corner now offers “BioWillie,” the singer’s unique brand of B20, 
a fuel made of 20 percent biodiesel and 80 percent petroleum diesel. It 
is supplied to filling stations by Willie Nelson Biodiesel, founded by 
the musician.

In Texas, Carl’s Corner is not only the name of the city, but also the 
truck stop of the July 3 biodiesel celebration, which included 
amusements such as a chili cook-off and concert by Nelson.

“The response from my trucker customers so far has been phenomenal,” 
said Carl Cornelius, co-owner Carl’s Corner. “Almost everybody who’s 
used it has been totally satisfied. I’m learning from truckers they 
find better mileage, smoother performance, more power. They’re pretty 
excited. Everybody ought to get on this bandwagon.”

During the Texas event, the National Biodiesel Board presented 
Cornelius with the Biodiesel Pioneer Award for his commitment to 
bringing biodiesel to truckers.

Nelson intends to establish a chain of BioWillie stations throughout 
the southeastern United States. "Biodiesel is the future,” he said.

Company representatives say future plans include truck stops carrying 
the B20 along the east coast from Miami, Florida up to Rochester, New 
York.

Nelson and Peter Bell, of biodiesel supplier Distribution Drive formed 
Willie Nelson Biodiesel with three other partners in December 2004. To 
find out more about Willie Nelson Biodiesel, visit www.wnbiodiesel.com
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