The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) has released a position paper on the Fuel Quality Directive (FQD) revision. The paper argues that the internal combustion engine will remain a solution for mobility for many years to come, and that the transition towards climate-neutral road transport will require consistent EU-wide policy measures. ACEA's proposals include updating the Annexes of the FQD to improve fuel quality parameters that will help reduce pollutant emissions and provide a solution for reducing fleet CO2 emissions. The proposals also include maintaining FAME in general market diesel at 7% v/v and adding a new specification for a truly renewable diesel grade, as well as implementing various new limits and housekeeping measures to improve year-round fuel quality needs.
