E-Fuels

Transport emissions: German automaker association rejects criticism of 10-point plan.

The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) considers the massive criticism of its 10-point plan to soften EU emissions standards to be unjustified. With a higher proportion of e-fuels and biofuels, the climate targets in the transport sector could still be achieved. However, it remains unclear where the needed quantities will come from.

By Malte Kreutzfeldt

Fleet limits: How fines are to be avoided by 2027.

In order to protect car manufacturers from fines, the EU Commission wants to revise the CO₂ fleet regulation for new cars. Manufacturers still have to meet the targets, but over a longer period of time.

By Lukas Knigge

Sustainable Aviation Fuels: Commission praises progress

The Commission had set quotas for the blending of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) in the Fit for 55 package. In a new report, it expresses its satisfaction with the progress made by the industry.

By Lukas Knigge

Election fact check: Heating with 'green oil' instead of heat pumps

All parties are presenting proposals for a change in climate and energy policy for the federal elections – some want to increase the pace of climate action, others want to reduce efforts. Table.Briefings examines these ideas to see how realistic, effective and feasible they are. Today: The Union's call for heating with "green oil."

By Malte Kreutzfeldt

Road transport: Industry calls for e-fuel quota for existing vehicles

In a position paper on the implementation of the EU Renewable Energies Directive, the German Association of the Automotive Industry calls for more ambition in climate protection. This also includes e-fuels for 40 million existing vehicles with combustion engines.

By Lukas Knigge

Budget cuts and technical issues slow down climate-neutral flying

The aviation sector is booming and aims to become climate-neutral. However, the production of climate-friendly aviation fuel in Germany is facing significant financial and technical challenges. Nearly three billion euros have just been cut from the federal budget for this purpose.

By Leonie Sontheimer

Push for e-fuels in Euro 7

By Markus Grabitz

E-fuels: EU erects trade barriers

Europe wants to meet its demand for synthetic fuels through imports from countries that are rich in renewables. But these imports are to be made more difficult – the resistance to this is building.

By Markus Grabitz

Wissing makes proposal for combustion engine phase-out

By Lukas Knigge

Twelve EU states meet to solve e-fuel dispute

By Markus Grabitz