With e-fuels “more productive freedom” from 2035

Ferrarithrough the voice of its CEO Benedetto Vigna, welcomes the proposal to exempt e-fuel powered cars from the ban on sales envisaged by the European Commission starting from 1 July 2035.

Vigna, during an event organized by Reutershe then added that the possible exemption will give Ferrari “greater freedom in the production scheme“. The number one of the Maranello company also said that he expected a drop in the price of e-fuels with the development of the coming years, however reiterating Ferrari’s willingness to stick to the already envisaged electrification plans of the brand.

Onward with the first electric Ferrari, “a unique car”

Speaking of the first electric Ferrari, the Italian manager briefly mentioned the model expected in 2025:

“It will be a one-of-a-kind car, but keeping the first electric a secret is part of the recipe.”

Ferrari 296 GTS, ibrida plug-in

We recall that the Ferrari model range, which already includes two plug-in hybrids such as the SF90 Stradale and the 296 GTB, will be made up by 2030 of a 80% of electric and hybrid cars and 20% of “traditional” cars with only an internal combustion engine.

Welcome from the Volkswagen group, especially for Porsche

The appreciation expressed by Ferrari on the hypothesis of a “rescue” for petrol-powered sports cars after 2035 adds up to that expressed by the Volkswagen Group which defines synthetic fuels as useful for vehicles with reduced production numbers such as the Porsche 911.

In a statement, the German auto giant says:

“We see e-fuels as a useful addition to the existing fleet of combustion engines and for special applications. Electrofuels from renewable energies are a contribution to sustainable mobility. The agreement offers producers and especially consumers a clear planning perspective. “

However, Volkswagen AG also declares its intention to fulfill the commitment to electrification which will lead the German group to sell over 50% electric cars by 2030.

We recall that the Volkswagen Group’s main push towards e-fuels comes from Porsche AG which has already invested 100 million dollars in the production of synthetic fuels, starting fromChilean Haru Oni ​​pilot plant made with HIF Global and the collaboration of Enel Green Power, ENAP, Siemens Energy, Gasco and ExxonMobil.