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8 years ago

Australian transport industry faces fuel crisis as domestic reserves decline.

The future of transportation fuels: an Australian perspective
Joseph Samuel Mortimer

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The report looks at the future of fuel in Australia's transport industry. Currently, most fuel comes from crude oil, but alternatives like LPG, ethanol, Fisher-Tropsch diesel, biodiesel, and hydrogen are being considered. However, no single alternative can fully replace petrol or diesel. LPG, derived from crude oil and natural gas, has limited production capacity. Ethanol, made from sugarcane and wheat, could potentially meet 30% of petrol needs if more biomass is used. The government plans to produce 350 million liters of ethanol by 2010, but its use will depend on cost-effectiveness.