Toyota is taking notes from Brazil’s unique decarbonisation efforts

To achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, many countries and industries are working to curb emissions of greenhouse gases, chiefly carbon dioxide (CO2). But did you know there might be a better way? And it exists in the form of bioethanol. In the automotive sector, battery electric vehicles (BEVs) have claimed the spotlight as a key decarbonisation option. Toyota, however, is pursuing a multi-pathway approach that includes hydrogen and other diverse options ...

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Mazda joins research association to develop next generation of bioethanol.

These bioethanol fuels are eco-friendly and can help prolong the lifespans of traditionally fuel-driven vehicles. Mazda has recently joined the Research Association of Biomass Innovation for Next Generation Automobile Fuels, aptly termed the Research Association.  This group was established on July 1, 2022 by numerous large Japanese corporations, including the likes of ENEOS, Suzuki, Subaru, Daihatsu and Toyota. Mazda is now the seventh and newest member. So what do they do exactly? Well, the ...

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energy under the sea? seaweed as a new biofuel.

As the search for alternative energy sources grows more urgent, we could soon turn to the sea to address these needs. Cue seaweed. But, what exactly can the sea offer? Well, seaweed is something that is of huge abundance, and it grows remarkably quickly with little to no effort. This makes it have great potential to be a sustainable source of algae-derived renewable energy, also known as third-generation biofuel. bioethanol as a substitute ...

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