The traffic sector is the big problem child in climate protection. In energy generation, in industry, in the building area and in waste management, emissions have dropped since the 1990s, and they have risen sharply in traffic. The EU actually wanted to reduce this development annually Emission limit values counteract for cars. Because the low -heel European auto industry is suffering, the EU gives Car manufacturers in the future three years. Am Combustion Politicians want to hold on for new cars from 2035. BMW considers that to incorrect.
Freedom of choice important for mobility transition
The German car manufacturer, whose e-car business is actually going well, has together with the ÖAMTC for an event in Vienna Technology openness pronounced. For critics, the term glosses out to adhere to climate -damaging products. Therefore – in contrast to a concentration on electric drives – also from Variety of drive spoken. According to the BMW, it is necessary to Advanced and prosperity to keep in Europe and The consumer on a table pick up. “The mobility turn can only be successful if there is a cooperation, not an ideologically shaped either – or” says Klaus von Moltke, managing director of BMW Motoren GmbH.
According to the BMW, climate goals can also be reached if customers choose car models with an combustion engine, but for that Fuel sustainable fuels. That could be about in the future HVO-100 be. The fuel can be refueled instead of diesel, is made from plant products and hydrogen, and is considered CO2-neutral. “The Power of Choice“, i.e. freedom of choice for consumers, should create what is not capable of bans on combustion.
By participating in the “Tour d’e Europe”, BMW wants to prove that you can drive all over Europe with sustainable HVO-100 fuel.
E-cars are good, but not useful for everyone
According to Bernd Wiesinger, the head of consumer protection at the ÖAMTC, is a clear one Majority in the population For the fact that new Combined even after 2035 be approved – either with sustainable fuels or with fossils. With electric cars there are many consumers Prejudicesthat do not apply to practice, according to BMW, but electric cars are also not useful for all customers and their usage purposes.
Location worries at the Minister of Economics
At Economic Minister Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer If the car manufacturer runs open doors with this view. For him, the key to technology is the key to keeping the auto industry, supply industry and jobs at the Austria location. “That a World citizenship Like BMW in Little Austria A work has, you can be proud of it and you have to be grateful, “says Hattmannsdorfer. From Moltke agrees:”Every 2nd BMW engine Currently comes from Austria. He could also come from elsewhere. ”
In the sense of securing the location, Hattmannsdorfer for one Reforming of EU aid law, The currently the Development of new engines make it difficult. In Steyrwhere 1.2 million internal combustion engines per year are currently off, increased in the future Electric motors be produced. BMW is building new manufacturing lines that will go into operation this year and will in future manufacture up to 600,000 electric engines per year. How much exactly, that depends entirely on demand on the market, according to Moltke.
More petrol stations for hydrogen and HVO-100
In addition to electric cars with a battery, BMW also wants to open more in the future E-cars with fuel cell and hydrogen set. In 2028, a corresponding car model is scheduled to come onto the market. Austria is seen as one of the target markets, although it is with the Hydrogen infrastructure Looks very dreary in this country. So far there have been a handful of petrol stations across the country. The OMV wants them all because of them lack of economy close. In the future, however, there could be hydrogen filling stations for cars again (there are still a few for buses and trucks), also because hydrogen is becoming more interesting for energy sector and industry.
It looks much better when supplying HVO-100 in Austria. According to Armin Springer from Enilive, the fuel is already offered at 43 ENI stations in the country. By the end of 2025 there should be 50 locations, but you will provide large customers such as the post or the freight forwarder Gebrüder Weiss directly. HVO-100 Is it more expensive than dieselbut the fuel is also better for engines. Consumers now have the choice: “I want Fuel climate protection Or not? ”