GTR_JOEY Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Not sure if theres a thread on this already, just saw that Shell is going to be bringing their own ethanol to Australia, they are using sugar can from Brazil.. Should create some good competition and ensure the longevity of Ethenol based fuel for us performance fanatics Theres info on there page, cant seem to paste the link atm Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/446377-shell-bringing-their-own-bio-fuel-to-aus-from-brazil/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoomzoom Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Sweet. At the moment e85 seems to be a very niche performance fuel rather than an economical alternative. Though why aren't fleets using the stuff where possible? Many new cars are flex fuel, plus you'd think government would or should have an environmental obligation if its a government run fleet. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/446377-shell-bringing-their-own-bio-fuel-to-aus-from-brazil/#findComment-7357200 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sucram Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 I don't understand why we need to import when we have a lot of resources already growing here that can be used.. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/446377-shell-bringing-their-own-bio-fuel-to-aus-from-brazil/#findComment-7357714 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick_o Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Guess they need to justify chopping down the Amazon for something?? Biofuel?? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/446377-shell-bringing-their-own-bio-fuel-to-aus-from-brazil/#findComment-7357717 Share on other sites More sharing options...
r32-25t Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Because the ethanol plants in Australia have already been shut down due to no support for the product Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/446377-shell-bringing-their-own-bio-fuel-to-aus-from-brazil/#findComment-7357882 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoomzoom Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Im wondering if its worth investing in a flex fuel capable ECU if it gets more competitive to run E85 as a daily fuel rather than premium. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/446377-shell-bringing-their-own-bio-fuel-to-aus-from-brazil/#findComment-7357972 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xALmoN Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Because the ethanol plants in Australia have already been shut down due to no support for the product whut? they're were previously investing/investigating in lignocellulosic ethanol technologies only about 6months ago. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/446377-shell-bringing-their-own-bio-fuel-to-aus-from-brazil/#findComment-7357975 Share on other sites More sharing options...
r32-25t Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 http://www.unitedpetroleum.com.au/united/news/news-item/news/2014/02/17/dalby-ethanol-bio-refinery-under-threat-of-closure- Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/446377-shell-bringing-their-own-bio-fuel-to-aus-from-brazil/#findComment-7358006 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty nm35 Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Bit of a scare tactic I think, to drum up government incentives. I thought we worked out that plant is old and inefficient anyway, bring on solar distillation plants I say, then there will be no sooking about it's green fuel status. Should bring costs down too, not that we would see it at the pump. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/446377-shell-bringing-their-own-bio-fuel-to-aus-from-brazil/#findComment-7358237 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ido09s Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Its true the government is yet to decide but removing the grants given to those that produce ethanol is real and should be decided on soon. If the grant is pulled then ethanol based fuels will die a sad death in Australia as its simply too expensive to import I am also at a bit of a loss as to why Shell would be importing it when they are getting out of fuel in Australia Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/446377-shell-bringing-their-own-bio-fuel-to-aus-from-brazil/#findComment-7364292 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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