47th International Vienna Motor Symposium
Electrification AND Renewable Fuels for Low-Carbon Mobility
Authors
R. Cracknell, D. Dawkins, Shell Research Limited, London; A. Kolbeck, Shell Deutschland GmbH, Hamburg; K. Wilbrand, Shell Global Solutions (Deutschland) GmbH, Hamburg
Year
2026
Print Info
Production/Publication ÖVK
Summary
Even with the most aggressive efforts toward electrification, internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles will continue to be a significant part of the transportation sector for years to come. Therefore, viable decarbonization—or defossilization—solutions for liquid fuels will be essential.
The paper provides the latest overview on policy and assesses the impact of RED and ETS2 regulations on decarbonization options in the mobility sector with a focus on EV-charging and low carbon fuels, i.e. bio- and e-fuels.
The shift to electric vehicles, i.e. BEV, PHEV and REEV will drive down liquid fuel demand in Europe. For the remaining liquid fuel demand biofuels offer a cost-effective solution to support the decarbonization of on-road transport in both the near and mid-term. Ethanol, a
key blend component, reduces fuel carbon footprint while delivering high octane, which enables the inclusion of lower-octane sustainable fuel components such as bio-naphtha or synthetic e-fuels such as MtG (Methanol-to-Gasoline).
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ISBN
978-3-9504969-5-6
DOI
https://doi.org/10.62626/1ypt-pn4h
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