E-Fuels (Synthetic Fuels)
E-fuels are synthetic fuels made from green hydrogen and captured CO₂ that can run in existing combustion engines.
What is E-Fuels (Synthetic Fuels)?
They can be made as petrol, diesel or kerosene substitutes. Production uses a lot of renewable electricity. Current production volumes are very small and prices high. E-fuels are being discussed mainly for aviation, shipping and existing vehicle fleets.
How it works
Hydrogen from electrolysis is combined with CO₂ in chemical processes to build liquid hydrocarbons.
Why it matters for your car
Overall efficiency is much lower than using the electricity directly in an EV. Only use fuels that meet the engine’s approved standards.
Other terms
- Battery Degradation
- Brake Bedding-in
- CAN Bus
- Car Restoration
- Charging Etiquette
- Crankshaft Position Sensor
- Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
- Electric Power Steering (EPS)
- EV Tyres
- Intake Manifold
- Lead Loading (Body Solder)
- Miller Cycle
- Starter Motor
- Sunroof
- Thermistor (Temperature Sensor)
- Tonneau Cover
- Tyre Age (DOT Date Code)
- Valve Cover Gasket (Rocker Cover Gasket)
- Wallbox (Home Charger)
- Windscreen (Windshield)