Sustaining the Green Revolution: A Peek into Italy's 'Tour d'Europe' for Renewable Fuels
"European Tour's Next Phase Unveiled"
Welcome, folks! Today, we're diving into the heart of Italy's push to propagate renewable energy sources in the automotive sector. The focus point was the Italian stop of the "Tour d'Europe," held at Palazzo Lombardia, during which the significance of biofuels shone brightly in the decarbonization journey of transportation.
Guidesi's Perspective: Embracing Technological Neutrality
Guido Guidesi, the Regional Councillor for Economic Development, enlightened us on the crux of this initiative, stating, "We've been fighting for three years to save the automotive industry, pivotal for European manufacturing." He further emphasized the urgent need for a change in European regulations, advocating for "technological neutrality" which allows citizens the freedom to choose their preferred means of propulsion. He also shed light on the "Tour d'Europe" which culminates a three-year long technical-scientific effort, inviting everyone from territories to companies and universities.
A Symphony of Sustainability: Lombardy's Relentless Pursuit
Lombardy Region has been a staunch champion for the automotive sector, environmental sustainability, and alternatives beyond the electric motor. A testament to this commitment is the recent update of the "Manifesto of Renewable Fuels for the productive chains of mobility in Lombardy," presented last April in Brussels.
Enilive: Newfound Partner in the Fight
Andrea di Stefano, Head of Regulatory Affairs at Enilive, expressed their immediate support for the 'Tour d'Europe,' stating, "Initiatives like the 'Tour d'Europe' are crucial." Enilive, a producer of HVO biofuels, sees great potential in supporting the reduction of emissions, particularly in air transport thanks to the European regulation RefuelEU, and can aid the transition of road vehicles, including hard-to-abate segments.
A Deeper Look: The Tour d'Europe's Crusade for Green Energy
The Tour d'Europe initiative is an ambitious undertaking involving 20+ partners from across the European automotive value chain, with the shared goal of promoting renewable fuels to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, as outlined in the European Green Deal. Some key aspects of the tour include the promotion of fuels like biomethane, HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil), and bioethanol. By using biofuels, the tour is demonstrating their effectiveness in reducing carbon emissions from transport, showcasing IVECO's S-Way LNG truck that uses biomethane for long-haul operations.
Events during the tour facilitate engagement between supply chain players and policymakers, highlighting the potential of renewable fuels in driving the decarbonization of freight logistics. Bosch's Digital Fuel Twin methodology is being tested during the tour, which enables digital tracking of renewable fuel and carbon emissions throughout the supply chain.
The tour will conclude in Brussels, culminating in a push for policy changes that recognize and support the use of biofuels. The initiative underscores the potential of renewable fuels in achieving transport decarbonization across Europe.
So here's to a greener future! Let's keep the conversation going and support initiatives that drive us towards a more sustainable world. Cheers! 🍻💪
- Regionally, there's a push for technological neutrality in the decarbonization journey of transportation, as advocated by Guido Guidesi, the Regional Councillor for Economic Development in Lombardy.
- The Tour d'Europe, a technical-scientific effort involving numerous partners across Europe, promotes the use of renewable fuels like biomethane, HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil), and bioethanol for climate neutrality by 2050, as outlined in the European Green Deal.
- Companies like Enilive, a producer of HVO biofuels, are supporting the reduction of emissions and the transition to renewable fuels in various sectors, including air transport and road vehicles, by effectively aiding policy changes and regulatory measures such as RefuelEU.
