Excellium Racing 100

1 mention

A 100% renewable racing fuel made from bioethanol derived from French winemaking residues and Ethyl Tertio Butyl Ether (ETBE). The fuel reduces CO2 emissions by 65% compared to conventional fuel and will be supplied to the FIA World Endurance Championship and Le Mans 24 Hours starting in 2022.

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Motorsport governing body

ACO (Automobile Club de l'Ouest)

motorsport organization

institution France 1 mention

company France 1 mention

Often mentioned with · Technologies

A type of biofuel produced from the fermentation of sugars and starches, commonly used as a fuel additive or replacement for gasoline.

Ethyl Tertio Butyl Ether (ETBE)

A synthetic ether compound produced near Lyon, France, blended with bioethanol to create the Excellium Racing 100 fuel.

Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Electrochemical devices that convert hydrogen and oxygen into electricity to power electric motors in aircraft.

Often mentioned with · Locations

Rhône-Alpes (Lyon area)

Rhône-Alpes (Lyon area)

Often mentioned with · Projects

Excellium Racing 100 Fuel Supply

TotalEnergies' initiative to supply 100% renewable fuel for the FIA World Endurance Championship and Le Mans 24 Hours. The fuel is made from bioethanol derived from French winemaking residues and ETBE produced near Lyon.

announced 1 mention

Hydrogen Car Racing Category

ACO's planned introduction of hydrogen-powered racing vehicles to the World Endurance Championship. Originally targeted for 2024 but delayed to 2025 due to pandemic-related setbacks in hydrogen technology development.

planned 1 mention

Often mentioned with · Facilities

Refinery near Lyon

Often mentioned with · People

Patrick Pouyanne

France 1 mention

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