Why cars need both electrification and renewable fuels
The journey to a net-zero car sector is more complex than it seems. A recent study shows that the most effective way to decarbonize the car sector is not an “either-or” choice, but a combined strategy: accelerate electrification of new cars if possible, while simultaneously defossilizing the existing fleet with alternative fuels.
BBC TopGear – Here comes the sun
Meet Synhelion, a company hellbent on bringing carbon-neutral synthetic fuel, made with solar power, to the masses. And it’s stuck some in an Audi Sport Quattro…
Tages-Anzeiger – Swiss fliegt erstmals 50 Kilometer mit Solartreibstoff
Ein erster Schritt zu umweltverträglichem Fliegen ist getan. Im Juli lieferte Synhelion den ersten synthetischen Solartreibstoff an den Hamburger Flughafen.
SWISS becomes world’s first airline to integrate Synhelion solar fuel into its flight operations
SWISS has become the first airline in the world to integrate the solar fuel manufactured by Swiss-based clean-tech pioneer Synhelion into its flight operations. The action marks a milestone for both partners on the journey to more sustainable aviation.
Synhelion fuels first car with solar gasoline
Swiss cleantech company Synhelion has fueled a car with solar gasoline for the first time ever – a global first for road transportation. The 1985 Audi Sport quattro, part of the AMAG Classic car collection, became the first vehicle in history to run on solar gasoline produced at Synhelion’s industrial-scale plant DAWN in Jülich, Germany.
Autocar – Synthetic fuels will coexist with EVs
Synthetic petrol is not a silver bullet for decarbonising transport but will instead complement electric cars in years to come.
Synhelion and INERATEC expand their collaboration to accelerate solar fuel production
Synhelion, a global leader in solar fuel technology, and INERATEC, a global leader in modular Gas-to-Liquid technology, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen their long-standing collaboration with the aim to roll out solar fuel production in Europe.
Synhelion welcomes David Manlio Iosimi to its Board of Directors
Synhelion has appointed David Manlio Iosimi to its Board of Directors, succeeding Board member and Synhelion Co-Founder Francesco Bolgiani. David represents shareholder Eni and brings deep expertise in energy transition and the oil and gas sector. His appointment strengthens Synhelion’s ties with the oil and gas industry.
