In response to the German government’s decision to abandon its policy of blending 10% ethanol with petrol, Matthias Wissmann, president of the German vehicle manufacturers trade association, Verband der Automobilindustrie (VDA), said that biofuel blending is just one part of the Germany automotive industry’s strategy for biofuels and investment in second generation biofuels is much more important.
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By making use of waste agricultural products that can deliver a 90% reduction in CO2, compared to 50% for biodiesel, for example. Wissmann said industry should not dismiss this potential source of climate protection.
Second generation biofuels also have the advantage that they do not displace food production.
Wissmann added that second generation biofuels can also be better quality than current biofuels.
Wissmann said: “We must not give up on this goal. It is clear that biofuels should only be used where they meet sustainability standards.”
Of VDA members, Volkswagen, Daimler and GM are currently developing second generation biofuels.
