Czech Republic imposes ethanol and biodiesel mandates; some carmakers not supportive, claim warranties may be invalid

The Czech Republic has moved to a B2 mandate using canola oil as a feedstock, with E2 in force in 2008, and E3.5 and B4.5 in 2009, and E5.75 and B5.75 to meet an EU mandate. An article on the changeover indicates that carmakers are not honoring any warranty which uses a fuel mix outside vehicle operating manual specifications.

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