Queensland Government vehicles to drive biofuels economy

Published Thursday, 10 November, 2016 at 05:43 PM

Minister for Main Roads, Road Safety and Ports and Minister for Energy, Biofuels and Water Supply
The Honourable Mark Bailey

The foundations for a robust Queensland biofuels industry continue to grow with the Palaszczuk Government committing to run its vehicle fleet on E10 fuel.

Minister for Energy, Biofuels and Water Supply Mark Bailey told Parliament today the requirement to use E10 in QFleet vehicles and Queensland Government agency vehicles is another demonstration of the Palaszczuk Government’s commitment to its biofuels industry, and our regions.

“This initiative continues the Government’s highly successful E10 OK campaign, which since its launch 26 September, has seen more than 200,000 vehicle searches made to check vehicle compatibility with E10 fuel,” Mr Bailey said.

“The campaign focuses on the benefits of Queenslanders transitioning to E10, and what better way to support it than running the government’s fleet on E10 fuel.

“The new policy places the requirement to use E10, where practical, to all drivers of QFleet and Queensland Government agency vehicles.

“I encourage industry to follow the government’s lead and to adopt a similar policy.

From January 2017, liable fuel sellers from across the State will be required to sell a minimum amount of ethanol-blended petrol.

“The E10 OK campaign encourages motorists to take a fresh look at E10 and highlights that E10 use helps to advance Queensland’s economy,” Mr Bailey said.

“By transitioning to E10, motorists will reduce Queensland’s reliance on non-renewable energy while supporting a new wave of industry growth, bringing jobs for regional Queensland.

“I encourage all motorists who have not already done so to search ‘E10 OK’ to check if their car is E10 compatible.”

For further  information on the Government’s biofuel mandate visit www.dews.qld.gov.au/electricity/renewables/fuels/mandate

To check your car’s E10 compatibility or for more information visit www.qld.gov.au/e10ok

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