Episode
What is synthetic fuel?
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- Do you really know?
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- Jul 13, 2026
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- 318
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Summary
For a number of years now, we’ve been hearing that the future of transport is electric, in particular due to the impact of fossil fuels on global warming. But there are a number of drawbacks, including cost, battery life, battery recycling, charging time which mean some people are reluctant to get on board. There are also fears that the switch to electric vehicles won’t be quick enough to meet environmental objectives. Some experts believe that the fastest way to reduce CO2 emissions from transport is to use fuels synthesised from organic materials that are carbon-neutral and can power existing vehicles. How are synthetic fuels made? Why are they a good alternative to fossil fuels? Will it be available to the general public? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to more episodes, click here: Could job enrichment make your work more rewarding? What is Ulysses Syndrome? What are nepo babies? A Bababam Originals podcast. Written and produced by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 16/01/2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices