Press releases about Engine Congress

Accelerating the Transition Away from Fossil Fuels in the Transportation Sector through an Open Approach to Technology

The 2026 International Engine Congress focused on a comprehensive view of the transformation of the transportation sector, examining technological developments, regulatory trends, and social impacts in a holistic manner.

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Physics Instead of Ideology: Considering Fuel Efficiency Over the Entire Life Cycle

Defossilization requires speed and realism: Which energy sources can be scaled, imported, and used globally? In this interview, Marc Sens discusses efficiency along the chain, infrastructure costs, and the potential role of methanol in a technology-neutral mix.

Green Methanol: An Important Lever for Reducing CO2 Emissions in the Mobility Sector

Beyond electromobility, green methanol is gaining importance as a liquid energy source. Martin Wieser (AVL) highlights its potential and limitations, typical applications, and the conditions required for technology and fuel availability to come together.

True or Apparent Technology neutrality? - CO2 fleet legislation from a legal perspective

Between aspiration and reality in technology neutrality: In this interview, Dr. Benedikt Wolfers describes the legal perspective on EU regulations regarding CO2 fleet values, crediting mechanisms, and the consequences for drive system diversity.

Operation Independence: Hundreds of E-fuel Plants for Europe’s Armed Forces

Self-sufficiency instead of dependence, availability instead of supply chain risk: Shena Britzen explains why Rheinmetall is focusing on a European network of independent e-fuel sites in the Giga PtX project, with the aim of achieving a resilient supply of drop-in fuels.

Multi-Pathway Concept: Developing Multiple Approaches and Decarbonizing Faster

Hybrid pioneer, BEV expansion, CO₂-neutral fuels, and hydrogen: Timothy D’Herde, Head of Powertrain at Toyota Motor Europe, explains why efficiency, modular systems, and technological diversity are the fastest route to climate-neutral mobility.

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