In India’s bumbling ethanol transition, Brazil’s masterclass in biofuel adoption offers takeaways
Brazil's decades-long experience in ethanol adoption, starting with its first blending law in 1931, offers valuable lessons for India's current ethanol transition, which has faced challenges. Key factors in Brazil's success include a gradual approach to fuel blending, time for the vehicular ecosystem to adapt, and consumer incentives, all of which India has overlooked in its rushed implementation. As India continues to integrate ethanol into its fuel mix, these Brazilian strategies could provide a roadmap for improvement.