Ferrari says carbon-neutral fuels will play an important role in its strategy to reduce carbon emissions while continuing to develop combustion engines. Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna said the company has already tested multiple carbon-neutral fuels, with results showing strong engine performance as the automaker works toward its goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2030.
Ferrari Expands Its Carbon-Reduction Strategy
As emissions regulations become increasingly stringent worldwide, automakers continue to pursue new ways to lower their carbon footprint. Ferrari is also taking steps to reduce emissions while maintaining a lineup that still includes combustion-powered vehicles.
The company already offers plug-in hybrid models, including the 849 Testarossa and the 296 GTB and GTS. Ferrari’s F80 hypercar also uses a hybrid powertrain, although its primary focus is performance rather than efficiency. According to the report, the Luce is expected to help lower Ferrari’s average carbon emissions.
CEO: Carbon-Neutral Fuels Perform Well
According to a report by Motor1 Italia, Vigna discussed Ferrari’s approach to reducing carbon emissions during an earnings call.
“We place biofuels in the category of carbon-neutral fuels. For us, they are part of that group, and they work well in our engines. We have already tested different types of carbon-neutral fuels, and the engine performs very well. Nothing changes,” Vigna said.
The report notes that carbon-neutral fuels do not eliminate tailpipe emissions from combustion engines. Instead, the production process of the fuel is intended to offset the emissions generated when the fuel is used.
2030 Carbon Neutrality Remains the Target
Vigna’s comments reinforce Ferrari’s commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2030, a goal the company announced in mid-2022.
The report says expanding the company’s hybrid lineup represents one step toward reaching that objective. Ferrari’s testing of biofuel-powered engines could also contribute to its progress as it works toward its net-zero carbon target.
Ferrari is also planning a second electric vehicle, although recent reports cited in the article indicate that its launch has been delayed. Once introduced, the model would add another vehicle without tailpipe emissions, helping Ferrari reduce exposure to emissions penalties in Europe and other markets.
No Timeline Yet for Biofuel-Powered Models
Ferrari has not announced when carbon-neutral fuels will begin to appear in production vehicles.
The company is preparing to introduce two new models, one of which is expected to be the hybrid-powered F80 Aperta, according to the report. Regardless of the launch schedule, the article states that Ferrari’s broader carbon-reduction efforts are intended to be in place before the end of the decade.
As Ferrari moves toward its 2030 carbon-neutrality target, the company says carbon-neutral fuels and hybrid technology will remain central parts of its strategy while preserving the performance of its combustion engines.
