The biggest biodiesel event of the year is planned for February 1-4 at the Moscone Center West in San Francisco.

Conference highlights and events include:

• Driving Green on Biodiesel - Sunday, February 1

Take a spin around San Francisco in Solazyme's Jeep Liberty diesel SUV powered by 100% Soladiesel™ biodiesel derived directly from algae.

• Racecar Driver for a Day - Sunday, February 1

Here's your chance to don a racing suit, take to the track, and appease your inner "need for speed!" NBB and Volkswagen Motorsports are teaming up to offer members of the media the opportunity to experience the thrills of a biodiesel-powered lap around the picturesque Infineon Raceway in nearby Sonoma. Ride along with professional race car drivers from the SCCA Pro-Racing Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Series in their official 2009 series race cars fueled with B5 biodiesel.

Meet us at the raceway, or extend your experience by driving there in our provided caravan of the latest diesel vehicles from Volkswagen and Chrysler. Space is limited and advance registration is requested – RSVP to Jennifer Weaver or (734) 904-3822 to reserve your spot.

• Biodiesel Vehicle Showcase in the Expo Hall – Monday and Tuesday, February 2–3, Complete with Jay Leno’s EcoJet

• Melissa Etheridge will play and speak during Tuesday's general session - February 3

• A media-only tour on San Francisco’s Red & White Ferry, which uses a B20 biodiesel blend - Tuesday afternoon, February 3

• Public Day – For the first time, the conference opens its doors to the citizens of its host city free-of-charge on Wednesday, February 4.  

The NBB is the national trade association of the biodiesel industry and is the coordinating body for biodiesel research and development in the U.S.