Synthetic fuel stories
Toyota and Mobil partner on synthetic fuel development
Two automotive industry giants have partnered to develop low-carbon fuels in a bid to keep the combustion engine alive
Landmark loophole saves internal combustion engine in Europe
European Union permits new internal combustion models past 2036 – provided they are exclusively powered by carbon-neutral ‘green petrol’
IPCC: ‘Feasible and effective’ climate action available now, including EVs
The United Nations body has reinforced the urgent need to reduce emissions now amid intensifying extreme weather and natural disasters
European Union bans petrol and diesel vehicles from 2035, synthetic fuels could save combustion engines
The internal combustion engine might be thrown a lifeline ahead of 2035
Formula 1 developing carbon neutral fuel for 2026
Race grids aiming for fully sustainable fuel from 2026
Audi approves six-cylinder TDI engines for next-gen diesel
Renewable diesel gets the tick of approval in Audi’s six-cylinder TDI vehicles
Lamborghini looks to continue with ICEs beyond 2030
Synthetic fuels touted as a lifeline to internal combustion
2022 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS previews synthetic fuel
Porsche is forging ahead with the development of synthetic petrol, with 130,000 litres of eFuels expected to be produced from 2022
BMW forges ahead with petrol and diesel engine development
As other carmakers abandon petrol and diesel, BMW is committed to creating more efficient engines
Volkswagen four-cylinder TDIs approved for next-gen diesel
New TDI four-cylinders can swallow
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Mazda says synthetic fuels complement electric vehicles
The manufacturer's European arm believes we could soon see bio fuels become as cheap as fossil fuels
Five Japanese manufacturers join forces to save the internal-combustion engine
Nicknamed ‘Team Japan’, the companies are looking to develop carbon-neutral fuels for combustion engines
Porsche petrol power safe for a decade
Combustion powered Porsches will be available alongside electrified versions until at least 2031
Volcanic eruptions are being turned into a fuel source for cars
How tectonic degassing could power future hypercars
Opinion: E-fuels are a fool's gold for drivers
Creating synthetic fuels out of thin air is no longer a dream, but don't expect it to save the ICE.
Opinion: Manufacturers are too late to the emissions regulation party
Why are manufacturers only taking action on new emission regulations now, when it is basically too late?
How synthetic fuel could save internal combustion in the electric future
Does the future of the combustion engine reside with chemists creating this ground-breaking new technology? Porsche seems to think so...
FIA develops sustainable biofuel to power F1 engines
The new 'proof of concept' is a part of the sport's pledge to be more sustainable
Porsche develops its own synthetic fuel
Porsche moves towards artificial fuel production
Explained: Audi E-Diesel
Audi is working on a fully synthetic fuel that could allow us to continue using our beloved combustion engines, as an alternative to impending electrification, but how does is it made?