Synthetic fuels will coexist with EVs, says solar fuel maker

Synhelion powers car with solar gasoline for the first time - Energy Sustainability Solutions

A 1985 Audi Sport quattro, part of the AMAG Classic car collection, became the first vehicle in history to run on solar gasoline produced at Synhelion’s industrial-scale plant DAWN in Jülich, Germany. The car’s historic drive marks the debut of solar gasoline as a viable, drop-in fuel for existing internal combustion engines. No modifications were made to the Audi’s original 306 hp engine, demonstrating the compatibility of Synhelion’s renewable…

Synthetic fuels will coexist with EVs, says solar fuel maker

Synhelion founder Philipp Furler 'doesn't see a competition' between synthetic fuels and EVs Claims the fuels could allow electricity harvested outside Europe to be used for decarbonisation in the region Synthetic petrol is not a silver bullet for decarbonising transport but will instead complement electric cars in years to come, according to the chief of solar fuels start-up Synhelion. The firm last year opened its first plant in Jürich, German…