Electric fuels that no one knows about are arriving in Europe. Their appearance could jeopardize the expansion of electric vehicles. It is already clear that the era of fossil fuels is coming to an end. The climate emergency has led different nations to sign up to international treaties to try to mitigate climate change and global warming. The energy transition and decarbonization are already a reality due to the emission of polluting gases produced by the combustion of fossil fuels.
Burning fossil fuels releases gases such as benzene, pyrene, carbon dioxide, sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides and carbon monoxide, which are harmful to the environment. Their release into the atmosphere has led to serious scenarios: increased production of greenhouse gases and acid rain, global warming, melting of polar ice caps, rise in sea levels, increase in torrential rains and the frequency of hurricanes.
In addition, we have to deal with pollution of soil, air, surface water and groundwater. A few decades ago, fossil fuels enabled man to achieve industrial breakthroughs. However, the emission of polluting gases calls them into question today and pushes man to look for new alternatives. Their replacement by clean and renewable energy sources is inevitable.
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Europe is banking on e-fuels: electric cars could be in danger
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, confirmed her goal of selling only new electric vehicles in Europe from 2035, shortly after her re-election. On the other hand, its position on synthetic fuels is more serene. She assured that a change in automobile policy would be implemented to allow e-fuels. This decision opens the door to one of the aspirations of the European People’s Party (EPP).
He retains his seat at the head of the European executive after the last elections with 401 MEPs voting for, 284 against and 15 abstentions counting as votes against. For now, he will not return to banning the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2035, as the EPP proposes. However, it opens the door to e-fuels or synthetic fuels, news that could be a lifeline for millions of combustion vehicles.
This promise comes as a relief for a large number of European drivers. However, synthetic fuels or e-fuels still have several disadvantages to overcome. It should be noted that synthetic fuels or e-fuels are liquid fuels, similar to traditional hydrocarbons such as gasoline or diesel. What makes them different is that they do not come from fossil fuel sources.
Their physicochemical properties being similar to those of traditional fuels, it is possible to use them in thermal engines without having to resort to complex adaptations, as is the case for hydrogen. Their use also makes it possible to take advantage of the existing fuel distribution and storage chain.
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Europe softens its position on e-fuels
However, the production of e-fuels remains a complex process with several intermediate steps, which depends on renewable energy, an aspect which is not economical, at least until production exceeds current levels.
According to the Efe agency, Ms Von der Leyen told a meeting with journalists that synthetic fuels “will have a role to play”, while announcing that the European Commission will introduce a specific amendment to make their use possible.
Ultimately, Europe will allow the use of e-fuels, opening the way to new possibilities in the automotive field. As the electric car proposition advances, with the potential to take advantage of traditional engines, a large number of potential buyers may favor electric cars, at least for now.