UK and EU targets
The Government's Renewable Transport Fuels Obligation requires oil companies total sales in the 12 months to April 2009 being at least 2.5% biofuel increasing to 3.75% in the following 12 months and to 5% by 2010/11. The EU has set a target of 5.75% by 2010 and 10% by 2020. (As the above figures indicate, the UK will not meet these targets. This has been confirmed by the Government).
References
A wealth of information on alternative fuels is available on the internet. In addition to www.scania.com, a search for 'biofuel', 'FAME fuel' or 'ethanol' will return many useful weblinks. Other valuable sources of information include the government sites www.dft.gov.uk, www.gnn.gov.uk and www.defra.gov.uk.
It's a Fact: From 2009, the diesel fuel you purchase from the forecourt may contain up to 5% FAME as part of the Government's Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation. |
