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Toyota European Sustainability Report 2010 I Environmental Performance
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The transport sector’s contribution to climate
change
These commitments, called the 20-20-20 action plan, directly
affect the transport sector.
The transport sector, consuming about 28% of the total energy
used in the EU, is an energy-intensive sector and a significant
contributor to the manmade generation of CO 2 emissions.
We need to balance the need for enhanced mobility with the
needs of our environment and society. To contribute to a lowcarbon
society, we need to improve the energy efficiency of
our cars and to encourage low-carbon fuels usage.
CO 2 g/km
Biofuels
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Toyota
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We have long considered energy efficiency and the development
of fuel-efficient vehicles a priority. We have introduced
technologies such as Dual-VVTi, Valvematic and D-4S dual
injection, as well as our innovative Hybrid Synergy Drive ®
technology. Plug-in Hybrid solutions represent the next step
in fuel-efficiency.
To create a low-carbon society, we also need to switch
from fossil fuels to low-carbon fuels, preferably made from
renewable energy sources.
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We believe that biofuels can offer a sustainable and lowercarbon
alternative, provided they meet certain criteria and
are available in sufficient volume. Today, most biofuels used
in transport are made from agricultural feedstock and are
referred to as first-generation biofuels.
Ethanol originates from sugar-based feedstock such as sugar
cane, cereals or sugar beet, and is then blended into petrol.
Biodiesel originates from oil-seed based feedstock such as
rapeseed, and is then blended into diesel.
Regarding the use of biofuels, Toyota has three concerns:
1- Biofuels must be produced in a way that minimises
CO 2 emissions and environmental impact. Toyota
is involved in a number of initiatives to establish
criteria to guarantee that biofuels are produced in a
sustainable way.
Contributions to the EU CO 2 targets
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2- Biofuels must meet strict quality criteria to ensure the
fuel is fit for purpose and delivers expected performance
in the vehicle. Toyota supports the Committee of European
Normalization’s work in drafting common fuel standards
and calls for their introduction across EU member states.
Hydro-treated Vegetable Oil (HVO) is a promising low-carbon
biological alternative to diesel and is available on the market today.
Made by a refinery-based process which converts vegetable
oil to paraffin, HVO is a high-quality product that has the
potential to substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Toyota is also a member of the Alliance for Synthetic Fuels in
Europe that promotes the uses of synthetic fuels as a highquality
alternative to diesel fuel. For more information please
see www.synthetic-fuels.org/index_en.php
3- The production of biofuels should not compete with
food production. Toyota support second-generation