For Ferrari’s boss, the end of combustion cars has not yet sounded. Benedetto Vigna claims that synthetic fuels represent a credible alternative to continue producing vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines after 2035.
Ferrari wants to bet on synthetic fuels
While Ferrari believes in electric, the famous Italian brand does not intend to abandon combustion engines. Benedetto Vigna, the boss of the prancing horse manufacturer, believes that synthetic fuels will “become a reality” sooner than we think. He said that Ferrari is working with several partners with the aim of obtaining a carbon-neutral fuel for Formula 1 “by 2026”.
In general, technologies start on the track and migrate to the road. "We believe that cars with internal combustion engines still have a bright future ahead of them and that the development of a synthetic fuel will contribute to this," says the Italian boss. And that's a good thing, since the European Commission could decide to authorize these fuels produced in an "artificial" way, and this after after 2035.
In line with the European Union's strategy
Indeed, Ursula von der Leyen recently promised a "change in automotive policy to authorize synthetic fuels". If the end of oil seems to be confirmed, that of internal combustion engines could be postponed. 100% electric is the path we must aim for, but the President of the Commission still wants to offer an alternative to car manufacturers.
Benedetto Vigna is convinced that “the internal combustion engine still has a long way to go.” He thinks that the adoption of synthetic fuels could be “faster than expected” and that they could serve to “strengthen” Ferrari’s CO2 reduction strategy. Asked about his company’s interest in hydrogen-related technologies, Vigna clarifies that he does not foresee anything serious before 2030.