The ADAC advocates for the adoption of Super E10 fuel. - Fuel debate: Reasons behind the ADAC Super E10 controversy
ADAC Calls for Super E10 Adoption in Germany to Reduce Carbon Footprint
Germans primarily opt for Super E5 fuel when filling their vehicles, but the President of ADAC, Christian Reinicke, believes a shift to Super E10 could be beneficial. Reinicke advocates for the increased usage of Super E10, arguing that it supports renewable energy sources and aligns with Germany's environmental and climate goals.
Cars built from 2011 onwards can utilize Super E10 without problems, said Reinicke, highlighting the fuel's lower environmental impact compared to Super E5. Many individuals unnecessarily choose the more expensive and climate-damaging Super E5, he stated.
Currently, service stations are obliged to offer E5, a fuel containing a maximum of 5% biofuel. Reinicke disputes this obligation, suggesting a transfer to Super E10 as a first step, with further measures to be considered if needed. However, he did not specify whether a ban on E5 might be considered.
E10 accounted for just 27.4% of domestic gasoline deliveries last year, according to the Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control, while E5 dominated at 67.5%. Despite a slight increase in the use of E10 in recent years, its growth has been slow when compared to previous years.
Countries like Austria, which no longer require the offering of E5, serve as role models for Germany, according to Reinicke. Service station operators support the market economy-driven fuel sales, with the Federation of Free Service Stations calling for increased flexibility to offer innovative and climate-friendly fuels like HVO.
The end of the obligation to offer E5 could provide service station operators with greater flexibility to respond to changing consumer needs and offer eco-friendlier fuels in the future. The vast majority of vehicles can handle Super E10 without issues.
By shifting to Super E10, Germany could promote more sustainable fuel consumption patterns within its transport sector, contributing to energy diversification, reducing dependence on traditional petroleum, and decreasing greenhouse gas emissions.
- The President of ADAC, Christian Reinicke, believes that a shift from Super E5 to Super E10 could support renewable energy sources and contribute to Germany's environmental and climate goals.
- Reinicke suggests that the current obligation for service stations to offer E5 should be abolished, with a transfer to Super E10 as a first step towards promoting climate-friendly fuels.
- Many individuals unnecessarily choose the more expensive and climate-damaging Super E5, according to Reinicke, when they could opt for Super E10 with a lower environmental impact.
- Countries like Austria, which no longer require the offering of E5, serve as role models for Germany in terms of fostering a market economy-driven approach to fuel sales and promoting climate-friendly fuels like HVO.
- Service station operators support this vision, calling for increased flexibility to offer innovative and eco-friendly fuels like HVO.
- The end of the obligation to offer E5 could provide service station operators with greater flexibility to respond to changing consumer needs and offer eco-friendlier fuels in the future, such as Super E10.
- By promoting the use of Super E10, Germany could encourage more sustainable fuel consumption patterns within its transport sector, contributing to energy diversification, reducing dependence on traditional petroleum, and decreasing greenhouse gas emissions.
- The science of engineering vehicles and the development of renewable-energy sources, combined with policy decisions and legislation, can help drive a shift towards a more sustainable energy landscape and combat climate-change in the broader society and industry.
