Brazil has emerged as a pioneer in developing alternative fuel vehicle technologies as a solution to high gasoline prices and reduce dependence on imported oil. The country has mandated introduction of flexible fuel or flexfuel vehicles that can operate on any blend of gasoline and ethanol ranging from pure gasoline to pure hydrous ethanol. Today, nearly all new vehicles sold in Brazil are flexfuel capable, making it a leader in alternative fuel technologies.

Ethanol Fuel Production and Infrastructure

Brazil began ethanol fuel production in the 1970s during the oil crisis to reduce dependence on imported gasoline. The country benefited from its abundant sugarcane crops which became the feedstock for ethanol production.

Over the decades, Brazil has expanded ethanol fuel production massively with today’s annual production exceeding 30 billion liters. This production is supported by over 3,000 ethanol fueled gas stations across the country ensuring nationwide availability of E100 (pure ethanol) and all gasoline-ethanol blends. The well established infrastructure allows Brazilians to freely choose fuels based on prices.

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