Audi R10 TDI To Use Biofuel At Le Mans 24 Hours
Since 1923, the Le Mans 24 Hour is a unique race where 50 competitors test their driving skills at very high speeds. A lot depends on the driver, of course, but one other factor is obviously the vehicle itself. The Audi R10 TDI Le Mans edition is one of those cars.
After two proud victories in last Le Mans 24 Hours races, the R10 definitely wants to take the prize this year as well. Unlike previous years, however, the R10 will this time run on next-gen Biofuel. It has been manufactured by Biowaste and it’s known that compared with diesel, next-gen Biofuel cuts emissions by 90%. Here’s what They Reviewed reports.
For the third appearance of the Audi R10 TDI at Le Mans, a small amount of Biofuel of the next generation is mixed for the first time with the previously well-proven GTL components: BTL (Biomass To Liquids), as it is officially called, is extracted from Biowaste that is unfit for use in foodstuffs, for example from waste wood.
So, if superfast cars like the Audi R10 are beginning to use so called green energy then it certainly sends the message that environmentally friendly alternatives to normal fuel are viable. Besides that, oil sources are running out but it seems that Biofuel is a worthy replacement.
Tech & World News reports what Audi thinks of next-gen Biofuel.
Audi voiced its support early for the use of next generation Biofuels at Le Mans, explains Michael Dick, Member of the Board of Management of AUDI AG with responsibility for Technical Development. It underlines our philosophy that we view Le Mans as a tough test field for new technologies which will be available at a later date in production cars for our customers. The Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) provides the opportunity to use alternative drive concepts and fuels, which we exploit to the full.
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