Germany hosts crisis 'summit' over E10 biofuel

Berlin's attempts to implement an EU law requiring a 10% share of biofuels to be used in transport by 2020 have hit a wall as a majority of German drivers are avoiding the new E10 biofuel standard over fears it could damage car engines. A special summit is taking place today to address the issue.The E10 fuel standard – a mixture of 10% ethanol and 90% gasoline – has been available at German filling stations since February, but consumers are boycotting the new fuel.German motorists ...

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