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Is the EU on the Wrong Track with Electric Cars and Climate Policy?
For years, the EU has classified electric cars as “climate-neutral” and marketed them to the public as the ultimate solution for saving the climate. But
New Study Calls into Question EU Plan for Electric Cars
To date, electric cars have been classified as “climate-neutral” under EU Climate Regulation 2019/631. This classification is based on a measurement method in which CO2
290 million euros for new aviation fuels in the Netherlands
This is a truly positive sign: According to the news portal aeroTELEGRAPH, the European Commission has approved two Dutch funding programs with a total budget
China Benefits the Most from Government Subsidies for Electric Cars
Is the government’s electric car subsidy really a sensible way to support the German economy using German taxpayer money? According to the FAZ and *Auto
UNITI Calls for Key Provisions in the AFIR Revision
The European Commission is currently reviewing the rules governing the expansion of charging infrastructure and refueling infrastructure for alternative fuels in Europe. UNITI naturally supports
This is how fuels can be produced from renewable electricity
Renewable electricity can be turned into fuel—but how does that work? The production of electricity-based eFuels can be broadly broken down into three steps: 1.
Charging or refueling—which fits better into your daily routine?
Drivers who charge their electric cars on the go often encounter different rates, apps, and additional fees. Especially without their own wallbox, this can make
Synhelion Receives Funding for Commercial Plant in Jülich
Is there really no progress being made in the rollout of synthetic fuels—as some critics and media outlets continue to claim? Of course: all over
The Schwarz Group Prefers to Stick with Internal Combustion Engines
Why is it so important that synthetic fuels be urgently recognized as an equal component of the transportation transition—just like electric cars? It’s quite simple:
DACMA GmbH Sets the Course for Its Next Phase of Growth
“Capturing” CO2 from the air and then using it to produce synthetic fuels—is that really possible? Of course: YES—with Direct Air Capture (DAC)! And that
Synthetic Fuels Put to the Test
Can “renewable gasoline fuels”* really be used on a large scale today with existing vehicles, refueling infrastructure, and digital certification technologies? That’s exactly what’s currently
ENEOS and German eFuel One Launch a Strategic Partnership
Is there really no significant progress being made on synthetic fuels—as some critics and media outlets keep claiming? Of course: YES!! For example, the ENEOS
HIF Global Renews ISCC-EU Certification for Haru Oni
Just how much potential does the topic of “synthetic fuels” really hold for the future? It’s quite simple: Synthetic fuels are and will continue to
BMW Group is committed to HVO100
So much for “electric only”: The BMW Group just reported on its website that it prioritizes technological openness and is relying on HVO100 in diesel
350 Million Euros in Funding for the “Brandenburg eSAF” Project in Schwedt
Is it really true that the industrial ramp-up of synthetic fuels isn’t making any progress—as critics and some media outlets often claim? Of course: YES!
DHL Express Signs SAF Purchase Agreement with SAF One in Bahrain
Do the major, global logistics companies—such as DHL—really rely exclusively on electric power—as some ideologically driven critics and media outlets are still constantly trying to
Municipality Switches from Diesel to HVO100
Is the HVO100 already in use today in corporate or municipal vehicle fleets? Of course: YES! For example, the municipality of Saalfelden in Austria is
Open Letter: Call for the EU to Change Course
Is the EU’s current approach to CO₂ fleet limits actually still justifiable? Of course: NO!! In a joint “open letter” to European Commission President Ursula
The United Kingdom Relaxes Targets for Electric Cars
Shouldn’t we—if only because of the current economic situation—give serious thought to the self-imposed set of German and EU regulations and the planned-economy-style electric-car targets?
The Military: A Game-Changer for eFuels?
Could the military, of all places, now become a game-changer for e-fuels? Dr. Dirk Janssen, a corporate and private equity partner at Watson Farley &
BMV Opts for Diesel with HVO 100
Is the Federal Ministry of Transportation (BMV) actually relying solely on electric cars? Of course: NO! “Electric only” has long been outdated, and an open-minded
New HVO study: Why not continue to use the existing diesel infrastructure?
Hasn’t the one-sided, German “electric-only” approach of recent years long since become obsolete? Of course: YES! A look at other European countries in particular shows
Largest political group in the European Parliament shakes up the ban on combustion engines
Is the EU ban on combustion engines from 2035 actually still the right thing to do? Of course: NO – and unfortunately it never was
New study: HVO100 is more than just a substitute fuel
How efficient is HVO100 compared to fossil diesel? The current “HVO100 overview study” by the Saarland University of Applied Sciences provides a well-founded technical classification
eFuels Forum with leading partners at the UNITI expo 2026 in Stuttgart
The future of mobility – presented by the eFuels Forum and leading partners at UNITI expo 2026 in Stuttgart! A full program and lots of
New expert study on HVO100
Do we really have to wait for electromobility as an alternative drive technology for climate protection in transportation? Of course: NO! The new “HVO100 overview
Commentary on the “HVO100 overview study” by htw saar
The newly published “Overview Study HVO100” by htw saar provides a comprehensive scientific assessment of HVO100, an alternative to fossil diesel that is already available today. It clearly shows the potential of this fuel for an immediate reduction in new CO2 emissions in the transport sector – especially in existing vehicles. The eFuels Forum sees this as an important basis for a fact-based and technology-open debate on greater sustainability in mobility.
eFuels put to the test
Is synthetic gasoline actually convincing under full load in motorsport? Quite clearly: YES! This was demonstrated once again at the weekend by the use of
eFuels Forum showcases the future of mobility at UNITI expo 2026
Synthetic fuels are a key building block for mobility with significantly lower new CO2 emissions. At UNITI expo 2026 in Stuttgart, the eFuels Forum and its partners will be demonstrating how far technologies and projects have already progressed in the Future Mobility Lounge. At the same time, it is clear that reliable political framework conditions and investment security are needed for the ramp-up.
China builds the world’s most efficient combustion engine
Are all the major automotive nations really following our “Electric Only” combustion engine ban EU course for passenger cars? Of course NO! Quite the opposite!