The Arosa ClassicCar vintage car race will take place in Switzerland from September 3 to 6. HIF Global is providing e-fuels to the participants in collaboration with Arosa ClassicCar and Porsche Switzerland AG. The approximately 180 drivers of these historic vehicles will thus be able to drive exclusively on synthetic fuel. The 7.3-kilometer mountain course, featuring 76 turns and a 422-meter elevation gain, runs between Langwies and Arosa.
Marcos Marques, CBDO at the subsidiary HIF Emea GmbH, explained that the use of e-fuels at the Arosa ClassicCar event demonstrates that existing vehicles and infrastructure can be utilized. This showcases the performance of e-fuels under real-world driving conditions and within a diverse fleet of classic cars.
Last year, HIF Global had already provided e-fuels for the participants in the classic car race.
Switzerland is committed to a technology-neutral transportation policy
The company highlights what it describes as Switzerland’s technology-neutral approach to automotive policy: The country recognizes the contribution of various vehicle technologies and renewable synthetic fuels to reducing emissions.
The revisedCO2 Act, which has been in effect since January 2025, calls for Switzerland to cut its greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030 compared to 1990 levels. To this end, it sets out measures for the period from 2025 to 2030. It allocates approximately 800 million Swiss francs for the transportation sector. These funds are to be used , among other things, for the expansion of the charging infrastructure and the purchase of electric and hydrogen buses . Electric and hydrogen trucks are also to remain exempt from the performance-based heavy vehicle fee.
How e-Fuels Are Produced
E-fuels are produced using renewable energy by separating hydrogen and oxygen in a water molecule. The hydrogen is combined with captured carbon dioxide to produce e-fuels such as e-methanol. This can be used as marine fuel or further processed into other e-fuels, including e-gasoline for passenger cars, e-SAF for aircraft, and e-diesel for trucks. E-fuels are chemically equivalent to the fuels used today and can therefore be used in existing engines without any modifications.
