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A 100 per cent renewable fuel that will reduce CO₂ emissions by at least 65 per cent

The traditional Friday press conference at Le Mans heralded the announcement that fuel partner, TotalEnergies, will supply 100 per cent renewable fuel that will reduce CO₂ emissions by at least 65 per cent for the 2022 FIA World Endurance Championship.

This was quite some claim, one that potentially would have a huge impact on the engine development teams in each of the classes as previous renewable fuels have different properties compared to traditional oil-based petrol.

Not so, says TotalEnergies. It has worked to produce a fuel that mimics the petroleum competition fuel used this season.

With more than 60 cars on the grid at Le Mans featuring a combination of turbocharged and normally aspirated engines, there is a risk the new fuel will suit some layouts and sizes better than others, which is why the manufacturers currently have the fuel on their test benches ahead of track testing, with the possibility of modified power units later this year.

TotalEnergies has made a hydrocarbon-based fuel from