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Mercedes succeeded in its bid to slash emissions during the European leg of the 2023 Formula 1 season – achieving
Mercedes, based in Brackley, successfully reduced their freight and generator emissions during this season’s European races by using HVO100 biofuel. They surpassed their target of a 60% reduction, with 386,000 km out of the total distance covered on sustainable fuel. HVO100 accounted for 35% of all generator fuel used. Overall, this resulted in a saving of 339 tCO2 and a 90% reduction in CO2 emissions per km traveled compared to diesel. Mercedes plans to continue their sustainability efforts by aiming for 100% usage of HVO100 in their trucks next year and increasing biofuel usage in their generators. They see this project as a significant step forward and hope that it will encourage the wider adoption of HVO100 in various industries. Ultimately, Mercedes and Formula One are committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2030 through strategies such as revising the race calendar, introducing sustainable fuels, and increasing hybridization in F1 power units.
Forrás: Motorsport Week
