ePURE: European renewable ethanol association

🚗 Petrol, hybrid or electric? The latest sales figures from the European automobile industry keep telling the same story 📊 The latest figures on European new-car sales once again confirm the continued importance of renewable ethanol, the most effective way to reduce emissions from the hybrid and petrol cars that EU motorists prefer. ⛽ ⚡ Hybrid vehicles are now the number-one category of new-car sales, according to European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA), representing 35.2% of new car sales so far in 2025 and “remaining the preferred choice among EU consumers”. Petrol and hybrid cars together make up more than 71% of new cars. These vehicles will be on the roads for a long time, and the most immediate and cost-effective way to reduce their greenhouse-gas emissions is with renewable ethanol. The need for a more flexible and pragmatic EU approach to de-fossilising road transport has never been clearer. Even beyond 2035, renewable fuels such as ethanol have an important role to play. See the data and analysis at the link below 👇

🔄 Circularity is at the heart of Europe’s agenda — and ethanol #biorefineries are already delivering. 📢 This year, the EU is stepping up its commitment to #circularity, encouraging industries to maximise resources and minimise waste. By generating valuable by-products and energy, the EU #ethanol biorefineries are closing loops and creating economic opportunity. Discover how they’re making circularity real: https://lnkd.in/dRbbYBEN #ePURE ##BiogenicCO2 #FoodFeedFuel4Europe

🚗💨 And they’re off! The Tour d’Europe has officially hit the road, proving that #renewable fuels aren’t just a concept: they’re already a reality! From Madrid to Brussels (and everywhere in between), cars and trucks powered by renewable fuels will crisscross Europe, showing just how accessible and impactful these fuels are in reducing CO2 emissions. With stops in over 20 countries, this journey is all about engaging with citizens, policymakers, and businesses on how we can decarbonise road #transport today. Why does this matter? Because the race to #climate neutrality by 2050 won’t be won by one technology alone. Renewable fuels work with existing vehicles and infrastructure, making them a practical solution that’s already cutting emissions. And to prove it? Every vehicle in the Tour is equipped with a digital fuel twin - tracking and verifying the #CO2 savings in real-time. As Liana Gouta, FuelsEurope Director General, puts it: "The Tour d’Europe is a great opportunity to demonstrate that renewable fuels are already a reality for consumers across #Europe, having both fuel suppliers and OEMs engaged in this initiative carries a positive message towards the recognition of these fuels on the European political scene." 🌍⛽ Follow the journey at www.tourdeurope.eu Let’s drive change together! Read our press release: https://lnkd.in/dNPEGRva #TourDEurope

And they're off! The #TourdEurope is under way and ePURE is proud to be a part of it this initiative to put renewable fuels back on the EU transport roadmap Cars and trucks bearing a distinctive "Tour d’Europe" logo have begun a three-month road trip across several countries to demonstrate the decarbonisation potential provided by renewable fuels, to raise awareness about their accessibility and ease of use in Europe, and to underline their significant role in reaching the EU's objective of climate neutrality by 2050. The Tour d’Europe, spanning from North to South and West to East, will show citizens and policymakers across the EU that renewable fuels are a flexible, technology-open approach to road transport decarbonisation alongside other technologies that can decarbonize road transport, such as electrification and hydrogen. As an existing solution available for existing vehicles, renewable fuels are already delivering measurable greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction results. “ePURE is part of the Tour d’Europe road trip because we want to demonstrate the potential of renewable ethanol to help drive EU transport decarbonisation," said ePURE Director General David Carpintero. "Europeans clearly want the flexibility to choose hybrid and petrol cars – as EU automobile sales figures confirm every month – and the best way to reduce GHG emissions from these vehicles is with renewable ethanol-based fuels. Keep an eye out for E85- and renewable-gasoline-powered cars along the whole tour.” The first official Tour d'Europe event was held today in Madrid, where ePURE President Antonio Vallespir de Gregorio spoke about the contribution that renewable #ethanol is already making to decarbonising transport. Read the full press release at the link in the comments 👇

⌚ This #EarthHour, let’s rethink CO2. Tomorrow, at 8:30 PM local time, around 190 countries will turn off their lights, drawing attention to climate issues like our carbon footprint. But what if CO2 could be a resource, not from fossil fuels, but from nature itself? By capturing and storing #BiogenicCO2 — which is naturally released by plants and decomposed agricultural residues — EU ethanol #biorefineries not only reduce our reliance on fossil fuels but also contribute to a strong European bioeconomy. 🥤 From the refreshing fizz in your drinks to its role in green hydrogen and greenhouse applications, biogenic CO2 is a key ingredient in countless everyday products. #ePURE #Decarbonisation #FoodFeedFuel4Europe

🌱 EU ethanol #biorefineries are not just energy producers, they are nourishing Europe's future: With food and feed production even surpassing fuel output in 2023, they're a major source of domestic vegetable protein, reducing reliance on imports and enhancing our food security. Food, feed and fuel are complementary. 🔄 Here’s how the EU ethanol biorefineries make it possible: https://lnkd.in/dRbbYBEN #ePURE #Ethanol #FoodFeedFuel4Europe

⌛ Europe needs solutions now and bioethanol from EU #biorefineries is a proven solution. With a 79% reduction in #GHG emissions compared to fossil fuels, renewable ethanol powers hybrid vehicles, strengthens energy security, and supports the EU’s climate targets. ✅ A hybrid approach isn’t a compromise — it’s progress. See how EU #ethanol biorefineries are cutting emissions today: https://lnkd.in/dRbbYBEN #ePURE #EnergyTransition #FoodFeedFuel4Europe

🌱 EU ethanol #biorefineries are not just energy producers, they are nourishing Europe's future: With food and feed production even surpassing fuel output in 2023, they're a major source of domestic vegetable protein, reducing reliance on imports and enhancing our food security. Food, feed and fuel are complementary. 🔄 Here’s how the EU ethanol biorefineries make it possible: https://lnkd.in/dRbbYBEN #ePURE #Ethanol #FoodFeedFuel4Europe

📣 Unleashing the potential of the Bioeconomy requires urgent and sustained commitment from EU policymakers! The EUBA Bioeconomy Blueprint provides a clear roadmap toward a more sustainable, competitive, and resilient future. By embracing the Bioeconomy, we can build a Europe that is: Resource-efficient. Resilient. Climate-neutral. Future-ready. Want to learn more? 📽️Check out the full video here: https://bit.ly/4132RxZ 📚 Read the EUBA’s Bioeconomy Blueprint: https://bit.ly/40xrEsr And stay tuned for more! #Bioeconomy #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #FutureOfEurope

🚨 The European chemicals industry is at a crossroads. Eight EU countries are calling for an EU Critical Chemicals Act to safeguard this strategic sector. 🔬 Their joint statement highlights that: bioeconomy and circularity should be taken into account by EU Policies alongside decarbonisation. From biofuels and bioplastics to plastic recycling and downstream supply chains, investing in sustainable solutions is essential for the future. We couldn’t agree more! 👏  📖 Read the joint statement 👇 or 👉 https://bit.ly/3R2cc3a #Bioeconomy #CircularEconomy #EUIndustry #Sustainability