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Biofuels, sustainability and the transport sector in Lithuania

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  • Raslavičius, Laurencas
  • Keršys, Artūras
  • Starevičius, Martynas
  • Sapragonas, Jonas
  • Bazaras, Žilvinas

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This review paper sets the stage for a look at the Lithuanian (hereinafter LT) transport sector and its transition towards sustainable mobility through the use of biofuels and implementation of the necessary policies to deliver the renewable energy targets.

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  • Raslavičius, Laurencas & Keršys, Artūras & Starevičius, Martynas & Sapragonas, Jonas & Bazaras, Žilvinas, 2014. "Biofuels, sustainability and the transport sector in Lithuania," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 32(C), pages 328-346.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:rensus:v:32:y:2014:i:c:p:328-346
    DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2014.01.019
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