The government is all set to trial a new fuel in Ireland’s petrol cars
Dublin: The Irish government is preparing to test a new fuel in petrol cars. From April 1, the new fuel mixture will be available at the pumps in place of the old one. To reduce pollution, the government has decided to use plant oil in more petrol cars beginning in April. This move is ahead of this.
Transport Minister Eamon Ryan stated that the change is part of a plan to cut carbon emissions from transportation in half by 2030. The Department for Transport is advising vehicle owners to ensure their vehicles run well on this fuel.
Petrol in Ireland currently has an E5 rating. This fuel contains 5% bioethanol, which is derived from plant residues. When compared to fossil-fuel vehicles, this fuel helps reduce carbon emissions. E10 fuel contains twice as much bioethanol. According to the government, this fuel will become universal on April 1, reducing carbon emissions from millions of petrol cars.
E10 is the most widely used fuel in the EU, the United Kingdom, and Northern Ireland. Since 1990, E10-compatible vehicles have been manufactured here. The government website explains how this fuel will work. Furthermore, an extensive information campaign will be launched on social media and offline to explain the fuel change. In addition to this, new rules will also come regarding fuel changes. These are expected to be published for public consultation in the coming weeks.
Currently, the government believes that approximately 24,000 vehicles are not suitable for use with the new E10 fuel. The department clarified that these will not be able to use the new fuel. According to the Department of Transportation, there will be some minor issues.
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