French government to unveil ethanol action plan

0 Comments | AFP, September, 2006

PARIS (AFP) — France plans to launch an ambitious scheme designed to encourage motorists to put ethanol in their tanks, a major push for "green" technology, the government has announced. The initiative, which aims to promote ethanol as an alternative to gasoline, is expected to tempt more drivers to buy ethanol-adapted cars and provide impetus for the creation of a national distribution network.

Speaking on French television channel France 3 on Sunday, French Finance Minister Thierry Breton said: "In a few days, I am going to announce the launch of green ethanol pumps throughout the country." Sources told AFP on Monday that the plan would be made public before the start of the Paris Motor Show, which opens its doors on Saturday, with Breton most likely to choose Wednesday as...