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Brazil's Ethanol Success Highlights Consumer Trust Importance

Brazil's Ethanol Success Highlights Consumer Trust Importance

Brazil and India have different approaches to using ethanol in car fuel.

In Brazil, people can choose between ethanol and regular petrol based on price and environmental concerns.

This is because Brazil has many flex-fuel cars that can use either type of fuel.

India, on the other hand, is quickly switching to E20 petrol, which has 20% ethanol.

However, many cars in India are not designed for this fuel, and people are noticing a decrease in their car's mileage.

Brazil's approach has been slower but more transparent, with lots of testing and public information.

India's transition has been faster but with less public data on testing.

Brazil's success shows that giving consumers choices and building trust through transparency is important for a smooth energy transition.

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