Bentley has announced the integration of eFuel into its operations as part of its commitment to reducing global emissions, including those generated during international media events.
In a recent launch event held in Switzerland, 157 guests from around the globe gathered to unveil the fourth-generation Continental GT Speed, marking the first time eFuel was utilized to demonstrate its compatibility with existing combustion engines.
The special test involved 12 Continental GT Speed vehicles navigating a route that featured four iconic mountain passes: Sustenpass, Grimselpass, Nufenenpass, and Gotthard. Over the course of seven days and more than 4,500 hairpin bends, Bentley reported a 30% reduction in the overall carbon footprint per guest.
The eFuel used in the demonstration is a fully synthetic fuel developed by an international consortium led by Highly Innovative Fuels (HIF) Global, with support from Porsche. It is produced at the Haru Oni pilot plant located in the Magallanes region of Chile. This innovative fuel is created by capturing biogenic CO2 through a brewing process, which is then combined with hydrogen derived from water electrolysis to produce methanol, later refined into gasoline.
For the Global Media Drive, Bentley utilized a fuel blend known as R75, comprising 75% eFuel and 25% conventional petrol. This blend powered both the Continental GT Speed and the driver support fleet. Additionally, the 25.9 kWh hybrid batteries were charged exclusively with renewable electricity sourced from local hydroelectric stations and wind turbines.
According to Bentley, the combination of the new Continental GT’s Ultra Performance Hybrid powertrain, eFuel, and 100% renewable energy from the hotel resulted in an impressive 93% reduction in vehicle CO2 emissions compared to previous events.
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