CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago
The Cost of Advanced Biofuels
Key Takeaway
The debate over counting advanced biofuels as zero-emission for EU car CO2 targets highlights a critical policy battle that could reshape the future of vehicle electrification and energy demand in transportation.
AI Summary
- •The European car industry is lobbying to weaken EU CO2 targets for vehicles by proposing that advanced biofuels count as zero-emission.
- •This policy push could significantly impact the market for Electric Vehicles (EVs) by reducing regulatory pressure for their adoption and potentially making biofuels a competitive alternative.
- •A new analysis is assessing the comparative cost of operating vehicles on advanced biofuels versus electric vehicles, which is central to the ongoing policy debate.
Topics
emissionspolicy
Article Content
New analysis assesses the price of running a car on advanced biofuels versus an electric vehicle. The European car industry wants lawmakers to weaken EU car CO2 targets — which are a major driver of more affordable EV models — by counting combustion cars running on advanced biofuels as zero ... [continued] The post The Cost of Advanced Biofuels appeared first on CleanTechnica .