ADAC Urges Shift to Super E10 Fuel in Germany
**Reasoning Behind ADAC's Advocacy for Super E10 Fuel** - Unveiling the Reasons for the ADAC Super E10's Fuel Blend Advancement
The Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club (ADAC), a prominent German automobile association, has called for a switch from the commonly used Super E5 fuel to Super E10, citing environmental benefits and cost-effectiveness.
ADAC President Christian Reinicke expressed the need for politicians to promote the use of Super E10, stating that it can contain up to 10% biofuel, making it more eco-friendly compared to Super E5, which only contains up to 5% biofuel. Cars manufactured from 2011 onwards can use this fuel without issues.
Reinicke argued that many people unnecessarily opt for the more expensive and climate-damaging Super E5 when uncertain. He suggested that the current obligation to offer E5, which contains a maximum of 5% biofuel, is no longer sensible and should be transferred to Super E10. If necessary, further measures, including potentially stricter ones, might need to be considered.
Last year, E5 accounted for 67.5% of domestic gasoline deliveries, while E10 made up 27.4% and Super Plus around 5.1%. The use of E10 has been growing minimally, in 2023 it was at 26.4%. In previous years, it had seemed as though E10 could gradually gain ground, for instance, during the high gasoline prices of 2022, the share of the cheaper E10 rose.
Reinicke sees countries like Austria as a model, as there is no longer an obligation to offer E5 in the country. He agreed with gas station operators who think it's time for a free market in fuel sales, stating that politics should also have a genuine interest in E10 due to its CO2 savings.
Besides Super E10, the German Fuel and Energy Industry also supports the abolition of the obligation to offer E5, as it would give gas station operators greater flexibility to respond to changing consumer demands and offer innovative and climate-friendly fuels in the future. The vast majority of vehicles can handle Super E10 without any problems.
The ADAC President, Christian Reinicke, advocates for political promotion of Super E10, a fuel with up to 10% biofuel, due to its environmental benefits and cost-effectiveness compared to Super E5, especially in the context of science and environmental-science. Reinicke suggests that the current obligation to offer E5, with a maximum of 5% biofuel, is outdated and should be transitioned to Super E10, with room for stricter measures if necessary. This shift aligns with the technology-driven advancements in the auto industry, as cars manufactured from 2011 onwards can use Super E10 without issues.
