We publish press release from the European LPG Association (Liquid Gas Europe) , which states the position of many organisations in the sector on the environmental and energy changes under consideration
The EU’s long-term goals in the field of energy and the environment depend not only on the development of new technologies, but also on the potential of alternative fuels that have already proven to reduce harmful emissions. The EU is revising important environmental and energy legislation as part of the so-called Green Deal . These should pay particular attention to clean, proven, and cost-effective solutions such as sustainable renewable fuels and propane-butane.
This is the message from a broad coalition of vehicle manufacturers and alternative fuel producers and suppliers, who in a new joint declaration (Joint Declaration on Alternative Fuels) call on the European Commission to take a technology-neutral approach in its upcoming review of the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Directive. The coalition includes ACEA (European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association), Liquid Gas Europe, ePURE (European Ethanol Producers Association), EBB (European Biodiesel Board) and UPEI (representing independent European fuel suppliers).
“It is imperative to take into account all alternative fuels,” stated the coalition. “Although it is necessary to set long-term goals, Europe should not reject decisions that are already widely accessible. a26> widely available, cost-effective, sustainable and which actively contribute to the energy transition.”
Организациите призовават Комисията да запази настоящото си определение за алтернативни горива в предстоящия преглед на Директивата за инфраструктурата за алтернативни горива, като гарантира последователно разработване на ефективни политики и стабилна инвестиционна среда. Целта на директивата е да обхване пазара на алтернативни горива, като автогаза (LPG като транспортно гориво) и устойчиви възобновяеми горива (етанол, биодизел и биогаз), чиито качества са познати и утвърдени, и да подпомогне популяризирането на новите решения, като например електромобилността и водорода.
Currently, alternative fuel vehicles represent a small but growing percentage of the EU’s vehicle fleet. Meanwhile, greenhouse gas emissions from road transport continue to rise, and many countries are failing to meet air quality standards. This means that the EU will need to focus its efforts on promoting solutions that are appropriate to the current situation and support the development of the market for new technologies and related infrastructure.
Given the climate and air quality crisis, the EU needs to identify and implement practical measures. This includes promoting the consumption of cleaner fuels that are already commercially viable and competitively priced. Their use benefits the environment and does not require drastic and costly changes to infrastructure or power technologies.
You can view the declaration here.