ETIP Bioenergy Position Statement on the Consultation “CO2 Emissions for Cars and Vans Revision of Performance Standards”
The European Technology and Innovation Platform Bioenergy (ETIP Bioenergy) has recently submitted a position statement on the European Commission’s consultation “CO2 emissions for cars and vans – revision of performance standards”.
ETIP Bioenergy would like to confirm the position that biofuels have the potential to contribute significantly to the energy transition, in order to achieve a reduction of CO2 emissions from cars and vans cost-effectively, in line with the European Green Deal and in line with the EU’s commitment to global climate action under the Paris Agreement.
An integrated bio-based technology development strategy (and also exploiting synergies in combining biomass (BTx) and electricity/power (PTx) based technologies) can help to stay on track to reach climate and energy targets in time. In addition, the standardisation of novel fuels plays a major role to ensure a swift reduction of the carbon footprint of the transport sector and harmonisation ensures a common European basis of transport options.
An integrated approach of strong policy measures, research, innovation and improved financing solutions is necessary.
The EU should encourage Member States (MS) to take an overall harmonised approach and to strive for the highest share possible (within the 7% limit) of sustainable conventional biofuels. In addition, the EU should be encouraged to increase the 14% target in line with the 2030 Climate Target Plan impact assessment. All alternative energies are needed to reduce emissions in the transport sector in line with the Paris Agreement.
Read the full position statement here: https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/