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Brazil announced a few days ago that as of January 2010, the country’s fleet of diesel fuel vehicles will be required to run on a 5 percent biodiesel blend, up from 4 percent at present. The raise is expected to boost biodiesel production levels to 2.4 billion liters (634 million gallons) in 2010.
Biodiesel blends were instituted in 2008, first with a 2 per cent mandatory rate, having reached 4 per cent earlier this year. The 5 per cent figure was slated for 2013. But the country has reached a production capacity of 3.6 billion liters (or 950 million gallons) per year, which is more than enough to supply the volume required by the 5 percent mandate.
Another measure designed to curb automotive emissions was approved last week by the National Environment Council, which has determined that vehicles will need to pass periodic emissions tests before license renewal.
States and municipalities with fleets over 3 million vehicles must develop environmental inspection plans aimed at identifying maintenance malfunctions and modifications that cause high levels of pollutants emissions in cars, trucks and motorcycles already in use, regardless of fuel type. Local agencies now have 12 months to present Vehicle Pollution Control Plans targeting specific fleet groups, defining frequency and priority areas for inspection.
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I think this is one step towards a greener future for Brazil. At least they’re taking on the necessary measures to make sure that the world doesn’t fall against climate change and what-not. Everything great happens one step at a time after all. 😀
Brazil has always been ahead of the United States and the whole world for what it matters… They have been using propane gas as well for a long time. I think that the problem in United States is bureaucracy at is best. And the interest of the United States riches guys… Unfortunately, for them, the time has come when we are being force to take action and start using others kind of fuel…