Biofuel in Italy
Biofuel in Italy is used as a replacement for petroleum based fuels, mainly for transportation. Biofuel includes biodiesel and automobile fuel, in the form of gasoline, and ethanol. Italy is a major producer of biodiesel in the European Union.
Biodiesel
Main article: Biodiesel
Biodiesel is mainly used for fuel in trucks and tractors. Italy produced 600,000 tonnes of biodiesel in 2011,[1] and 731,844 tonnes in 2010.[2] Since it still emits carbon dioxide it does not eliminate carbon emissions.[3]
See also
- Renewable energy in Italy
- Solar power in Italy
- Wind power in Italy
- Geothermal power in Italy
- Hydroelectriciy in Italy
- Biofuels by region
- List of renewable energy topics by country
References
External links
- Italian Biofuels 2011 December 29, 2011
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