CSIRO spearheads discussion into fuel alternatives

<p>The CSIRO would lead a collective of community, industry and government representatives to explore future fuel and oil supply alternatives, it announced yesterday (Wednesday, January 9).</p> <p>Emissions trading, international oil supply and future fuels were just some of the factors up for discussion in the quest to achieve a sustainable transport fuel mix for road, rail, air and sea to 2050, the CSIRO said.</p> <p>The Future Fuels Forum was designed to provide useful input to decision makers in industry and government on strategic policy and future investment, CSIRO energy researcher Dr John Wright said.</p> <p>&#8220Cost effective transport underpins our lifestyles and economy,&#8221 he said. </p> <p>&#8220We need to start work now to ensure the sector can continue to deliver its many benefits and address its environmental impact along with other important issues relating to fuel security and supply.&#8221</p> <p>A report was expected to be released in June.</p> <p>Future Fuels Forum partners include the Australian Automobile Association, Australian Association for the Study of Peak Oil and Gas, Biofuels Association of Australia, Caltex, Engineers Australia, Future Climate Australia, National Roads and Motorists Association, National Transport Commission, Public Interest Advocacy Centre, Queensland Rail, Rocky Point Distillery, Sasol Chevron, the South Australian Government, the Victorian Government and Woolworths.</p> <p>The Future Fuels Forum is still accepting expressions of interest from organisations wishing to join the initiative.</p> <br />