Why not hold off on biofuels whilst more advanced techniques are being tested?
A.It is anticipated that commercial production of bioethanol from second generation technologies will not be available for several years. CO2 emissions from the transport sector have risen over the last 15 years in contrast to other industry sectors which have seen significant decreases over the same timeframe. Sustainable, low carbon bioethanol is available now and can help to reduce CO2 emissions from the transport sector immediately. The use of first generation bioethanol is therefore vital if we are to see reductions from the transport sector and build a platform for the development of second generation technologies.
