What are synthetic fuels – and can they save cars as we know them?

What are synthetic fuels – and can they save cars as we know them?

The government wants to bring forward the ban on the sale of petrol and diesel cars from 2035 to 2030, arguing the transition to zero-emission vehicles “will play a critical role in reducing carbon emissions and improving our energy security”.  Regardless of whether the ban comes into force in 2030 or 2035, however, the days of new combustion-powered cars appear to be almost over. Furthermore, the infrastructure that supports the running of petr…