# Biofuels, hope for thermal engines in Europe

> Renewable fuels are regaining attention in Europe, driven by Toyota and BMW to reduce CO2 emissions, but face criticism regarding the risk of burning food crops.

**In brief**: Regulation and tariffs event (severity: low) involving Toyota and BMW, first detected on 2 November 2026 at 03:50. Reported by 1 source (2 articles), last updated on 2 November 2026 at 03:50.

- Category: Regulation and tariffs
- Severity: Low
- Countries: Not located
- Brands: Toyota, BMW
- First detected: 2 November 2026 at 03:50
- Updated: 2 November 2026 at 03:50
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/events/1848-biofuels-hope-for-thermal-engines-in-europe

## Sources (2 articles)

- [エンジンを救う欧州最後の希望（前編） トヨタやBMWが推進する再生可能燃料 人気高まるドロップイン CO2削減に向けた現実的な一歩？](https://www.autocar.jp/post/1290577) — autocar.jp, 2 November 2026 at 03:45
- [再生可能燃料に立ちはだかる障壁 エンジンを救う欧州最後の希望（後編） 無視できない「食料を燃やしている」という批判](https://www.autocar.jp/post/1290595) — autocar.jp, 2 November 2026 at 03:50

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Cite as: Mecapress, “Biofuels, hope for thermal engines in Europe”, https://mecapress.com/events/1848-biofuels-hope-for-thermal-engines-in-europe
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