Stellantis tests synthetic fuels on its cars
This page is translated from the original post "Stellantis teste les carburants synthétiques sur ses autos" in French.
- 24/04/2023 14:56
The Stellantis Group has acknowledged the European Union’s intention to extend the life of combustion engines, provided they run on synthetic fuels, known as E-Fuels.
By testing synthetic fuels for its future sports models, Porsche has stirred the pot. This move has been echoed by Germany, which wishes to include the use of these E-Fuels alongside electric motors. This strategic shift has opened the door for other manufacturers, who have been forced to adapt to these new challenges across Europe.
“We are redoubling our efforts in the fight against climate change by testing a carbon-neutral fuel as a complementary solution to our holistic decarbonization approach,” said Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares. « While we remain committed to our aggressive electrification strategy, we must also find smart alternatives to reduce the CO2 emissions of the 1.3 billion existing ICE vehicles. Ensuring that our Stellantis engines are compatible with eFuels aims to give our customers another tool in the fight against climate change—an almost immediate-impact tool. This is another action we are taking that aligns well with our commitment to become carbon neutral by 2038. »
Many engines tested
To this end, Stellantis has put to the test no less than 28 engine families, developed since 2014, as well as engines currently in development, to verify if they can run on synthetic fuels.
This way, combustion car owners can decarbonize their thermic automobiles and continue driving them without investing in costly electric models. Engineers will be able to measure exhaust emissions, startup efficiency, reliability, power, as well as the impact on fuel tank resistance and oil viscosity.
According to Stellantis, this strategy could lead to a significant reduction in CO2 emissions—up to 400 tonnes between 2025 and 2050—complementing their electrification policies and achieving even greater greenhouse gas reductions than initially expected.
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