REALCHEM is an EU-funded research project on a mission to clean up transport and protect our climate. While electric power is transforming many vehicles, some sectors (like aviation, shipping, and heavy-duty vehicles, non-road mobile machinery) that are harder to electrify. That is where low-carbon fuels come in. But not all low-carbon fuels are created equal.
REALCHEM investigates how these alternative fuels perform in the real world. How clean are they, really? What do they emit into the air? And how do those emissions affect human health, air quality, and the environment?
REALCHEM brings together leading experts to answer these urgent questions. We combine existing data and cutting-edge experiments across air, sea, and land transport to:
Measure pollutant emissions from low-carbon fuels
Understand their impact on people and the planet
Find the best solutions for low-emission engines and cleaner air
To meet Europe’s Green Deal goals and reach zero pollution by 2050, we need realistic, effective solutions for every transport sector. Since some vehicles will keep using combustion engines for years to come, shifting to the right low-carbon fuels is essential.
REALCHEM is here to guide that shift, so industry, researchers, and decision-makers can build a cleaner transport future.
