The transport sector is almost fully dependent on oil-derived products and in both the US and in
Europe this sector contributes with about one third of total energy consumption and about 30 % of the CO2
emissions. Finding alternatives is a key issue and biofuels are expected to be the easiest alternative fuel as no
significant changes in the infrastructure or in established vehicles and engines are required. Pres Bush has
declared a 20 % reduction of gasoline usage in the US over the next 10 years. To reach this goal 35 bn Gallons
of bioethanol is needed by which 20 bn Gallons are ethanol from cellulosics in 2017. EU has also prolonged
there current goal of using 5.75% biofuels in year 2010 to a production target of 10% by volume in year 2020.
Profit within I Generation bioethanol production has been substantial during the last 5 years in USA and many
factories have been established or are under construction at the moment.