This is the symbolic position of the European Commission: Last March, Germany and Italy opposed a ban on heat engines in 2035. This sweeping reform prompted car manufacturers to abandon these historic engines in favor of electric ones within months. This is not accidental most manufacturers have already stated that they want to abandon thermal energy in the coming years. Aiming to be 100% electric in 2028, 2030 or 2033 depending on each other’s calendars. Peugeot, Renault, Citroën, Mercedes, Volkswagen, Volvo : most follow the new rules. Others, notably Italian supercar manufacturers, are still reluctant to switch to all-electric technology. But several players (states, car manufacturers) are criticizing him for arbitrarily moving towards electricitynot taking into account all alternatives to traditional heat engines (diesel, gasoline).

Will synthetic fuels be allowed after 2035?

This especially applies to synthetic fuel. (e-fuel in English), derived from “recycled” CO2 from industrial activities using low-carbon electricity. Although they are still in their infancy, some manufacturers such as Porsche are firm believers in them. The Volkswagen Group brand is already selling its electric fuel and has high hopes for it allow thermal engines to be authorized after 2035. Because the advantage of e-fuel is that it can work with any conventional heat engine without the need for mechanical adaptation. A technological boon, but it is now very expensive. Germany trusts Porsche and the Volkswagen concern, which is why the country blocked the vote in the European Union. The commission released some ballast, and discussions about e-fuels have been going on ever since…

Synthetic fuel? The EU does not want this!

Yes, “had to” because, according to a source close to the matter who spoke to Reuters, Europe is reportedly planning to go completely carbon neutral with respect to synthetic fuels. An event that will make the production process not emit a single gram of CO2! If this information is confirmed, this would de facto mean the premature death of synthetic fuels. In the current state of affairs, this is impossible claim to be able to reduce the emissions required to produce them by 100%. If only the footprint associated with the production of wind turbines, solar panels, fuel transportation and last mile logistics. It seems that the EU fears for its all-electric policy and will decide to do so shooting in the leg is one of the most promising alternatives continue to use our thermal cars after 2035…

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