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Lower Saxony relies on KlimaBenzin95”: The future of driving begins!
On June 18, 2025, Lower Saxony will introduce “KlimaBenzin95” in Weyhe, a synthetic fuel with up to 90% less CO2 emissions.
Lower Saxony relies on KlimaBenzin95”: The future of driving begins!
In Weyhe, Lower Saxony, a new synthetic fuel called “KlimaBenzin95” is now being offered at the Classic gas station. With a price of 2.29 euros per liter, this fuel could definitely cause a stir. Loud District newspaper “KlimaBenzin95” is an e-fuel that is made from sustainably produced raw materials and promises a reduction of up to 90 percent in carbon dioxide emissions.
The fuel is currently being produced in a test facility at the TU Bergakademie Freiberg and will be produced in larger quantities in a new industrial production facility in Steyerberg (Nienburg district) from the end of 2027. The aim is for Germany to become climate neutral by 2045, and the transport sector plays a central role in this. E-fuels can be used in E-10-compatible gasoline engines, which promises a certain degree of flexibility in the transport sector.
Criticism and challenges
Despite the positive aspects, there are important things to consider. The production of e-fuels is energy-intensive and has a low efficiency of just 13 percent, as Greenpeace notes in a report ( Greenpeace ). This means that only a small part of the electrical energy used is actually converted into movement. In comparison, electric cars use more than 90 percent of energy more efficiently.
Another disadvantage is the high price for e-fuels, which in the laboratory is four to five euros per liter, which could be even more expensive in real operation. The current market situation shows that e-fuels only cover 4% of total gasoline consumption in Lower Saxony. However, the gas station operator sees e-fuels as a permanent solution, despite growing competition from electromobility.
The look into the future
The manufacturer is promising a future price reduction for “KlimaBenzin95”, which could increase marketability. However, the central challenge remains that twice the amount of renewable energy capacity installed worldwide is required for sufficient production of e-fuels. This means that political decisions must be made for the large-scale use of e-fuels to ensure global production ( Agora transport transition ).
An interesting twist could also arise from the future import of raw materials such as hydrogen and methanol from sun- and wind-rich countries in order to support the necessary energy transition. But as with all new technologies, it remains to be seen to what extent social acceptance of e-fuels will develop. In this context, Economics Minister Tonne emphasized that climate protection measures can only be successful with broad acceptance.
Overall, “KlimaBenzin95” remains an exciting experiment that brings with it both opportunities and challenges. The next few years will show whether this synthetic fuel can find the desired place in the energy mix and whether it will actually make a real contribution to reducing CO2 emissions.