Industrial fuels in Europe do not seem viable

Given that The European Union (EU) plans to ban the sale of new non-zero-emission vehicles by 2035introduced the automotive industry Synthetic fuel as a substitute for electric cars Which can extend the service life of the internal combustion. However, new research indicates that the technology is unlikely to be able to power many vehicles in Europe.

Analysis published by the agency Transport and the environment Find synthetic fuel manufacturers in Old Continent Just It will be able to operate 2% of all vehicles in Europe by 2035. That’s just five million of the 287 million that were expected to be on the roads at the time. Because, well, it’s a different solution that should particularly satisfy enthusiasts. But to what extent Really worth it?

“Electronic fuels are being offered as a carbon-free way to extend the useful life of combustion engine technology,” he says. Yuan JimbertElectrical Mobility Analyst in Transportation and the Environment. But industry data shows there will only be enough for a small portion of the vehicles on the road. Lawmakers should shut the door on the Trojan horse of the fossil fuel industry.”

The analysis also takes into account all European synthetic fuel suppliers, not just those who manufacture the fuel using zero-emissions electricity. The number of non-fossil-fueled vehicles already built without emissions will be much lower. Meanwhile, the group says it would be unrealistic for Europe to expect to be able to import carbon-neutral fuels on a large enough scale to fuel its car fleet.

It is also likely to delay decarbonization efforts in developing countries. “in Europe, Synthetic fuels for vehicles will absorb the renewable electricity needed by the rest of the economyJimbert said. “It is also naive to assume that developing countries, some of which lack the energy to meet their basic needs, will provide renewables for the use of synthetic fuels in European cars only to meet the special interests of engine manufacturers.”

the worst, Man-made fuel vehicles pollute more than electric cars. Looking ahead to 2030, Transportation and Environment anticipate that An electric car emits 53% less CO2 over its lifespan than a synthetic fuel car. Synthetic gasoline also emits a lot of nitrogen oxides (NOx), emissions that have put the Volkswagen Group in trouble due to a scandal diesel jet) such as fossil fuels.

Despite the ambitions of some Manufacturers like Porsche And sports like Formula 1, Transport & Environment consider that Using synthetic fuels for passenger vehicles is not as efficient as using electric energy. However, this does not mean that there is no place for them in the market. “Priority should be given to synthetic fuels made in Europe for planes and ships, most of which do not use batteries to remove carbon,” Jimbert said.

Source: Transport and the environment