Japan aims to switch to biofuel vehicles by 2030s

The Japanese government has urged automakers to convert their new vehicles to use biofuels by the early 2030s in an effort to reduce emissions that contribute to global warming.

A view of an avenue in Tokyo, Japan. (Source: LovePik)

Japan's Ministry of Economy , Trade and Industry hopes vehicles will be compatible with gasoline blended with 20% biofuel, and said it plans to work with the private sector to develop an action plan by next summer.

Biofuels are made from plants that absorb CO2 and are more effective at reducing CO2 emissions than conventional gasoline. Most current vehicles can use biofuels at low concentrations of around 3%, but raising that level to 20% requires establishing new standards by verifying the fuel's safety and its impact on carbon emissions.

Ensuring a stable supply will also be a challenge, as Japan primarily imports biofuels.

The ministry will require suppliers, such as petroleum wholesalers, to aim for supplying fuel blended with 10% biofuel by fiscal year 2030 and up to 20% by fiscal year 2040.

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