Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-001384/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Yvan Verougstraete (Renew)
Advanced fuel additives, which improve combustion, have demonstrated their potential to reduce fuel consumption and emissions (CO₂, NOₓ and particulates) in internal combustion engines without the need for modifications to vehicles. These technologies could play a transitional role in achieving the Union’s climate objectives, particularly in sectors where electrification is not yet feasible.
Within the EU’s emission trading scheme for road transport, such additives could help reduce the carbon intensity of fuels and lower compliance costs for fuel suppliers.
Given their potential contribution to the Green Deal and air quality objectives:
- 1.Does the Commission plan to conduct a scientific analysis to assess these additives’ effectiveness and environmental benefits?
- 2.Could Directive 98/70/EC be amended to provide a way for certifying fuel additives with verified low emissions?
- 3.How is the Commission ensuring that innovation in low-emission fuel technologies is not discouraged by gaps in regulations?
Submitted: 4.4.2025