The flex fuel vehicles They belong to a category of environmentally friendly vehicles because they use two fuels. There are several versions, the most common are gasoline and ethanol mixed in any proportion.
There are also vehicles that use methane and ethanol. Approximately 19 million flex fuel circulates in the world, Brazil being the country that has developed and promoted this type of transportation the most. Around 90% of the vehicles manufactured in this country are flex fuel.
The United States, Canada, Sweden and some other countries of the European Union also use it, but in a much lower proportion because ethanol is not as easy to obtain as in Brazil, which is a large producer of this fuel.
The advantage of this type of vehicle is that it is less polluting than conventional automobiles since it notably avoids the emissions of CO2 and its operation is the same as normal vehicles.
The cars leave the factory with the technical modifications so that it can function properly. Several automobile companies manufacture them such as Peugeot, Renault, Chevrolet, Honda, Ford among other brands. This flex fuel system also applies to motorcycles.
For the consumer it is an intermediate option, ideal for those who cannot acquire a electric or hybrid car for the costs but they want their vehicle to be less polluting.
The use of Alternative fuels in private vehicles it is a reality and a demand of consumers concerned about the environment.
So the automotive industry is rapidly adapting to certain pressures from the public but also from states that want to drastically reduce the pollution generated by automobiles.
Automakers investing in less harmful technology for the the environment but that guarantees the transportation needs of people.
Flex fuel vehicles can help reduce pollution, so promoting their development requires a private-state commitment to be successful.