D 1.1. What has the role of technology been in the constant cost reduction in ethanol production since 1975?
The reduction of ethanol production costs in Brazil since the implementation of the program have occurred on the back of technological breakthroughs, improved management and investments in infrastructure. These reductions have been achieved in an environment marked by far-ranging discussions of political and economic conditions (governmental support at the beginning, followed by deregulation; liquid fuel policies; construction of an important legislation/regulation framework for environmental and social topics). Advances in competitiveness have been supported by investments (production, logistics) and a significant development and implementation of technologies.
