Potential application of bioenergy in Vietnam's automotive sector: a review

https://doi.org/10.31130/ud-jst.2025.009

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  • Hung Truyen Luong
    Nguyen Tat Thanh University, Vietnam
    Thi My Tien Tran
    Dong Sai Gon College, Hochiminh city, Vietnam
    Van Ga Bui
    The University of Danang, Vietnam
    Xuan Mai Pham
    Mien Dong Innovative University of Technology, Vietnam

Keywords:

Bioenergy
bioethanol
biodiesel
biogas
biomass
green hydrogen

Abstract

This paper synthesizes and analyzes the potential and feasibility of applying bioenergy from biomass in Vietnam's automotive sector, focusing on bioethanol, biodiesel, and biogas. With abundant biomass resources from agricultural and livestock waste and other sources, Vietnam has significant opportunities to develop biofuels, reducing dependence on imported petroleum and protecting the environment. In addition, application solutions of green hydrogen produced from biomass to manufacture hydrogen fuel cell buses (HFCV) are also mentioned, contributing to the direction of clean energy. However, the paper also highlights challenges related to production costs, distribution infrastructure, and consumer awareness. Proposed solutions include optimizing technology, providing subsidies, investing in infrastructure, and raising public awareness.

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Mar 31, 2025
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Truyện, L. H., T. T. M. Tiên, B. V. Ga, and P. X. Mai. “Potential Application of Bioenergy in Vietnam’s Automotive Sector: A Review”. The University of Danang - Journal of Science and Technology, vol. 23, no. 3, Mar. 2025, pp. 38-43, doi:10.31130/ud-jst.2025.009.

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