Evaluation of the potential use of e-fuels in the European aviation sector: a comprehensive economic and environmental assessment including externalities.

The decarbonisation of the transportation sector is key to meeting the climate goals. Whilst the electrification of road passenger transportation is proving to be a viable low-carbon solution in many contexts, a viable pathway towards a decarbonised aviation sector remains opaque. In this context, so-called e-fuels produced the combination of HO, CO and renewable energy may have promise owing to their compatibility with existing infrastructure.