In this episode we ask what are e-fuels, what makes them contentious and who on earth is pushing for them
The combustion engine will be phased out in Europe from 2035. Apparently climate neutral but astronomically inefficient e-fuels have entered the zero emission transport debate and now, thanks to a few choice lobbyists, they may form a small part of the powertrain mix after the 2035 phase out.
Timestamps
0:00 We’re mistaken
0:19 What is an e-fuel?
0:50 Caveats
2:25 Who wants them?
3:25 What about car companies?
5:13 A faster horse
5:43 What’s next?
6:21 E-fuels or EVs?
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