Mazda joins eFuel Alliance for a cleaner tomorrow

Daniel Fernandez

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February 11, 2021 1:14 PM


Mazda is the first car manufacturer to join the eFuel Alliance. (Daniel Fernandez pic)

Mazda Motor has just announced that it will join the eFuel Alliance, and it is the first automaker to do so.

The Alliance brings together organisations and interested parties that support the goal of establishing and promoting CO2-neutral e-fuels and hydrogen as a credible and real contributor to reducing emissions in the transport sector.

Together with the eFuel Alliance and its members, Mazda said that it supports the establishment of a mechanism that takes into account the contribution of renewable and low-carbon fuels for emissions reduction of passenger cars.

The carmaker also added that it will contribute to the decision-making process now that the EU is reviewing its climate legislation.

The vice president of communications and public affairs at Mazda Motor Europe Franz Danner said, “As an industry, we must reduce emissions as much as possible. And to do this we must not ignore any of the available routes at our disposal.

“Greenhouse gas emissions and climate change are, by nature, a global and complex issue requiring an integrated approach. All sectors and industries must play their part and, above all, they must have the opportunity to share any positive options to achieving the climate goals.”

Danner also added that Mazda believes that with the necessary investment, CO2-neutral e-fuels and hydrogen will make a credible and real contribution to emissions reduction – not only for newly registered cars but for the current fleet.

eFuels will contribute to Mazda’s mission to move into the electrification of their vehicles. (Daniel Fernandez pic)

But you might be wondering, “What exactly is eFuel?” Well, eFuel is a solution for all vehicles and means of transport, in the present and in the future.

eFuels are made by synthesising hydrogen and carbon, producing what is known as synthetic liquid fuels. This can easily be mixed with conventional fuels (drop-in capability from 1 to 100%).

More than 1.3 billion vehicles worldwide are currently powered by conventional internal combustion engines, but Mazda has made a commitment to the electrification of their vehicles moving forward.

The Mazda MX-30 aims to be the frontrunner of electric vehicles. (Daniel Fernandez pic)

That being said, eFuels offer a sustainable alternative thanks to two things. First, they are made from renewable electricity and two, when used, they only release as much carbon dioxide as was previously bound to produce eFuels in the first place.

As Mazda has also promised that all their vehicles will be electrified by 2030, it seems that the Mazda MX-30 aims to be the class winner.

With a 105kW power output and 260Nm torque, this all-new Mazda is designed to retain Mazda drive dynamics without sacrificing driver satisfaction.

With a 35.5kW battery, a 50kW maximum charging rate on a DC fast-charger using either a CCS2 or CHAdeMO plug type with 6.6kW charging at home, this MX-30’s WLTP-rated 210km electric range is a good start.

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