The BMW Group, in collaboration with Toyota Motor Europe (TME), Bosch and Repsol, today announces the launch of a pioneering six-month pilot project in Spain. The pilot, which started in early July, will demonstrate the real-world potential of Vehicles running Exclusively on Eligible Fuels (VEEF).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The initiative will deploy a fleet of around 20 Toyota and BMW vehicles, powered by Repsol\u2019s 100% renewable gasoline (Nexa 95), and supported by Bosch\u2019s advanced digital fuel tracking technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This pilot aims to provide tangible, real-world evidence that Vehicles Exclusively running on Eligible Fuels can be effectively deployed at scale, supporting Europe\u2019s transition to decarbonise mobility through a complementary, technology-neutral approach while leaving no one behind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Technology openness is a key pillar of the BMW Group strategy \u2013 at the same time our goal is always to have more environmentally friendly and efficient vehicles on the road. Our vehicles as a part of this future oriented pilot, will help to gain valuable data helping us to offer our global customer the best and most efficient powertrain also in the future.\u201d says Dr. Stefan Heller, Head of Development of the VEEF programme at BMW Group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bosch\u2019s system will collect and validate refuelling data from multiple sources, including vehicle data, fuel stations and fuel card transactions, ensuring robust, transparent tracking of renewable fuel usage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWith our ‘Digital Fuel Twin,’ Bosch is bringing full digital transparency to the entire fuel value chain to reliably track and verify the renewable fuels from the moment they enter the market right down to the end consumer. By precisely monitoring fuel usage on individual vehicles in real-time, we are building the foundation of trust and regulatory compliance needed for higher acceptance of renewable fuels in the mobility and transport sector\u201d, says Dr Marko Babic, Head of Product Area at Bosch\u2013 in charge of the Digital Fuel Twin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Spain has been selected as the optimal location for this demonstration due to the availability of renewable gasoline, strong partner collaboration, and Toyota Espa\u00f1a\u2019s operational support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAt Repsol, we believe every emissions-reduction solution has a role to play in decarbonizing transport. This project underscores how renewable fuels can expand consumer choice, offering another way to reduce carbon footprints using existing vehicles and infrastructure. As the only company currently supplying 100% renewable gasoline at public service stations in Spain, Repsol is proud to contribute its expertise and infrastructure alongside Toyota, BMW, and Bosch. The project\u2019s real-world data will demonstrate the value of a technology-neutral approach to Europe\u2019s mobility transition\u201d. \u2013 Est\u00edbaliz Pombo, Deputy Director of Energy Products at Repsol<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With EU policy currently focused predominantly on electrification, the project aims to demonstrate that renewable fuels can play a complementary and scalable role in reducing CO\u2082 emissions. Data and intermediate findings from the pilot will be shared with EU policymakers, industry stakeholders and media audiences, contributing to discussions around technology neutrality and the potential inclusion of VEEF vehicles within future regulatory frameworks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe believe renewable fuels can play a key role alongside electrification in reducing CO\u2082 emissions. As the transition progresses, it is becoming clear that there is a growing risk that 100% zero-emission vehicles by 2035 may not be fully achieved. In such a scenario, renewable fuels can help bridge the gap to deliver carbon neutrality, especially when combined with hybrid and plug-in hybrid technologies. This pilot aims to demonstrate how renewable fuels can make a meaningful and sustainable contribution to decarbonisation today, for both new and existing vehicles.\u201d \u2014 Pascal Ruch, Vice President Corporate & Governmental Affairs, Toyota Motor Europe.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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