Petrol & diesel drivers may not have to go electric with ‘exception’

Lindner cited synthetic liquid fuels as potential ways to reduce carbon emissions and avoid a sweeping non-electric car ban in addition to biofuels.

Plant materials such as vegetable oils and wheat produce biofuels.

Meanwhile, new technology can capture carbon dioxide from industrial processes and transform it into clean fuels using solar energy.

The fuel types could dramatically transform the motor industry and lessen the demand for electric vehicles.

Organisers previously announced that cars in 2024’s Goodwood Revival motorsport festival would run exclusively on sustainable fuels.

Last year, the Fordwater Trophy, an entire race, was run on sustainable fuel, with 30 specially adapted pre-1966 Porsche 911s taking to the circuit.