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high cost of energy supplies as well as the concern over the availabil
ity of oil have brought much pressure on many countries to search for
renewable energy sources, especially after the oil crisis in 1973. Veg
etable oil fuels such as palm oil fuel provide one of the alternative
forms of energy that are currently being studied, particularly as a di
esel fuel substitute. The purpose of this note is to review the potent
ial of palm oil as an alternative fuel in automotive and industrial di
esel engines with respect to its performance and tribological, environ
mental, economic and social implications.