Manufacturers Unite to Promote Synthetic Fuels in Europe
BRUSSELS, Belgium-A group of European automotive manufacturers and fuel suppliers have formed what is being called the Alliance for Synthetic Fuels in Europe to promote "sustainable mobility" in Europe.
Founding members of the alliance include DaimlerChrysler, Renault, Royal Dutch Shell, Sasol Chevron and the Volkswagen group. Synthetic fuels are seen as being central to the group's goal of reducing the environmental impact of road transport through improved energy efficiency.