adminZimbabwe Industries president Dr Joseph Kanyekanye.
MIAZ president Mr Ben Khumalo said car vehicle dealers have indicated that the blended fuel is compatible with most vehicles.
“Local importers and manufacturers such as Toyota Zimbabwe, Zimoco, Willowvale Mazda Motor Industries and Hyundai have confirmed that the use of E10 (a mixture of 90 percent unleaded petrol and 10 percent ethanol) is compatible for use,” he said.
The establishment of the Green Fuel ethanol plant in Chisumbanje, and its ability to produce in excess of 60 million litres of anhydrous ethanol per year means that
Zimbabwe is now home to the largest ethanol production plant in Africa, placing the country at the forefront of the biofuel revolution. “The MIAZ recognises the fact that ethanol has been blended in our vehicles and safely used as a fuel extender for many years.
“Considering developments in ethanol technology and a global movement towards an increase in the use of biofuel, it is timely that Zimbabwe is current with worldwide trends,” said Mr Khumalo. The Green Fuel project has long-term viability and sustainability as Zimbabwe has the climate and facilities to be a major biofuel producer, specifically ethanol generated from sugar cane, and has a long history of blending ethanol with petrol to reduce pump prices and save foreign currency.
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