Road transportation faces a key challenge in the energy transition: reducing its emissions without compromising the efficiency and competitiveness of the sector. In this context, the Tour d’Europe emerges as a pioneering initiative to demonstrate the role of renewable fuels in the decarbonization of transportation.
A Journey for the Future of Transportation
For three months, a fleet of light and heavy vehicles with internal combustion engines will travel across Europe, from Spain to Finland and from Ireland to Hungary. The main objective is to demonstrate the viability and availability of renewable fuels, both liquid and gaseous, at service stations across the European Union.
This project is supported by more than 20 entities from the automotive and energy sectors, including Bosch, BMW, Hyundai, Daimler Trucks, Iveco, Repsol, and FuelsEurope. During the journey, the Digital Fuel Twin system, developed by Bosch, will be used to measure and certify the reduction of CO₂ emissions, which can reach up to 90% less compared to fossil fuels.
A Key Forum in Madrid
The first institutional stop of the Tour d’Europe took place in Madrid, where the forum "Renewable Fuels to Decarbonize Mobility" was held. Representatives from the European Parliament, the Ministry of Transport, the Community of Madrid, and key organizations from the fuel industry participated in this event.
The speakers agreed on the need for more stable regulation and appropriate fiscal treatment to encourage investment in renewable fuels. They also highlighted the importance of technological neutrality, allowing all available solutions to contribute to emission reductions efficiently and accessibly.
Towards More Sustainable Mobility
The Tour d’Europe not only aims to raise awareness about the importance of renewable fuels but also to collect concrete data on their real impact on emission reductions. The final results will be presented in Brussels on June 23, marking another step in the search for sustainable alternatives for road transportation.
At a time when the energy transition is a global priority, this initiative demonstrates that renewable fuels are already a viable and effective option to reduce the carbon footprint without the need to wait for future solutions.
