Future-proofing fuel

With the promise of EVs replacing all combustion engine cars in the future, what hope is there for classic cars in having a readily available fuel should petrol and diesel be phased out? Sustainable fuels such as biofuels and synthetic fuels may be the answer.

There appears to be no perfect environmental solution to powering a motor vehicle at present. The electric motor may be the way forward, but it isn’t the best answer on account of its manufacturing carbon footprint, supplying the electricity for running EVs and the practicality of having millions of people using them who all need to recharge quickly. The traditional combustion engine is out of favour because of the reliance on fossil fuels and the pollution generated, which sadly also crosses out LPG that was once regarded as the cleaner answer, but which is still sourced from crude oil. Hydrogen seems to be the best solution for the pollution problem, but its manufacture is a major hurdle at present. So, what else is there? Sustainable fuel could be the solution.…

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Classic Ford (Digital) - 1 Issue, February 2024

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