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Brussels-based green lobby group Transport & Environment has hit out at the use of biofuels in transport, saying it is environmentally worse than fossil fuels.

It also claims biofuel needlessly increases costs for end users.

The group’s surprise condemnation follows a T&E report this week, which appears to suggest a transition to biodiesel, among other next-generation fuels like e-methanol and e-ammonia, would be both affordable and sustainable, noting that the cost spread is spiralling.

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  • Kanchan Sawant

    November 03, 2022 at 9:50 am

    Towards the end of this 2022, biofuel prices are competing with diesel prices and is expected to become cheaper in coming times. The Biofuel is a debating topic which it should be, as this time we need to be well versed of our actions with its future consequences. Aris Bioenergy and some other companies have come up with unique production model & fewer emission challenges to support biofuel as a normal fuel. Their model can be a possible solution to a lot of environmental issues.