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How has the development of ethanol had an effect on Brazil's economy?
The development of ethanol has redusuced Brazil's dependence on expensive foreign oil.
Which countries lead in the use of ethanol fuel?
Brazil is the leader using as high as 25% Ethanol+Gasoline mixture... very closely followed by USA.. other countries like China, Australia, Sweden, Colombia use Ethanol as fuel.
How does Brazil produce ethanol?
Sugar Cane.
How is Brazil trying to slow the effects of global warming?
By reducing the need for fossil fuels through the use of biofuel ethanol
Which country produces ethanol?
US, and then Brazil produces the most ethanol fuel...nd I'm sure every countries that has ethanol industry would produce ethanol fuel!
What country is currently the world leader in ethanol production?
Brazil
What are the main energy sources used in Brazil?
Petro Alchool Etanol Diesel
Can maize be used to make petrol?
Not exactly. Petrol (called "gasoline" in the US) is made only from petroleum, the black crude oil which is pumped from the ground and is considered a fossil fuel. Maize (corn) can, however, be used to make ethanol, which automobiles can use to run quite effectively. Brazil is a nation which is converting its entire automobile fleet to use 100% ethanol as a fuel, although most of theirs is produced from sugarcane.
Brazil uses sugarcane and gasoline to produce a fuel for cars called what?
Ethanol.
Where is the UNICA sugarcane industry association headquartered?
The UNICA sugarcane industry is a producer of sugarcane and ethanol fuel. It is located in Brazil, and is responsible for more than 50% of the ethanol and over 60% of all sugarcane produced in Brazil.
What type of energy does Brazil use?
Ethanol is generally considered a renewable fuel. Brazil is the world's second largest producer of ethanol fuel (behind the United States) and the world's largest exporter. To a lesser degree, Brazil also uses biodiesel, bio-generated methane, and combustible biomass as energy sources - accounting for up to 25% of its energy needs.
What is Brazil a pioneer and world leader in?
using ethanol made from sugar cane as a fuel
