Scientifically grounded. Technologically ready.

Scientifically grounded. Technologically ready.

We rely on in-depth research and strong partners to accelerate the market ramp-up of synthetic fuels.

True innovation happens where passion meets responsibility

Our R&D activities aim to systematically translate scientific findings into marketable, regulatory-compliant, and scalable solutions.

DeCarTrans

Joint project for the development and market launch of renewable fuels

‍The eFUEL GROUP contributes industry- and application-oriented perspectives to the DeCarTrans project. The focus is on evaluating real-world application scenarios for synthetic fuels, system integration, and the derivation of marketable implementation models.

The joint project aims to promote the development of renewable fuels such as eFuel 95 E10, eFuel 98 E10, and eFuel 102 E10 to reduce new CO₂ emissions in the transport sector. The fuel used is based on the methanol-to-gasoline process developed by CAC ENGINEERING and is produced at the TU Bergakademie Freiberg in the world's largest* demonstration plant for research and development purposes.
* As of: September 2026

Demonstration plant at TU Bergakademie Freiberg.
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New CO₂ emissions are emissions newly released into the air through the combustion of petroleum-based fuels. A reduction in these new CO₂ emissions is achieved with synthetic fuels, such as eFuels, by utilizing CO₂ already present in the environment during the production process. Consequently, depending on the raw material base and supply chain, the use of eFuels leads to a reduction of up to 90%** in new CO₂ emissions over the entire life cycle compared to fossil fuels.
** According to the test report from the independent testing laboratory Intertek (Switzerland), a value of more than 90% was determined as part of a C14 isotope analysis.

Focus: Decarbonization pathways in the transport sector

The DeCarTrans project is funded by the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport as part of the overall concept for renewable fuels, with a total of 14.93 million euros. The funding guidelines for the development of renewable fuels are coordinated by NOW GmbH and implemented by the project management agencies VDI/VDE Innovation + Technik GmbH and the Agency for Renewable Resources (FNR).

Further information is available at: https://www.decartrans.de/

PEGASUS

A lighthouse project for Hamburg
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‍The center's first major project is PEGASUS, a joint initiative by DACMA GmbH, Lother GmbH, and the Hamburg University of Technology. This collaboration pools expertise from engineering, science, and industry to accelerate the commercialization and integration of DAC technologies into existing port infrastructure.

‍As part of PEGASUS, the eFUEL GROUP supports the transition of new fuel and system concepts to higher Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) and actively contributes to bridging the gap between research, regulation, and industrial application.

‍Focus: Advanced fuel systems and cross-sector applications

Comparison

eFuels versus the alternatives

Three paths to clean mobility in direct comparison.

Infrastructure available
Yes
Range per refueling
600 km
Operational CO₂ footprint
Neutral
Retrofitting required
No
Ready for immediate use in existing fleets
No charging infrastructure needed
Scalable with renewable energy
Proven engine technology
Charging infrastructure required
No
Range per charge
400 km
Operational CO₂ footprint
Zero
Retrofitting required
No
High initial investment costs
Extensive charging infrastructure required
Limited availability of raw materials
Longer charging times