All the Bentleys at This Year’s Goodwood Fest Ran on Biofuel
All the Bentleys at This Year’s Goodwood Fest Ran on Biofuel Robb Report
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Bentley Explores Sustainable Biofuel for Internal-Combustion Engines
Bentley’s legendary W-12’s days may be numbered, but the marque isn’t ready to fully say goodbye to the internal-combustion engine just yet.
Bentley’s Commitment to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
The storied British marque appears to be actively exploring ways to prolong the lifespan of traditional mills even as it moves forward with plans to completely electrify its lineup. Just look at the vehicles the automaker brought to the Goodwood Festival of Speed earlier this month, each of which had a tank filled with sustainable biofuel.
Bentley’s Sustainable Biofuel at the Goodwood Festival of Speed
Bentley brought six vehicles to the annual event, including its oldest surviving model, the 103-year-old EXP2. Each car was running on the automaker’s second-generation biofuel, which is 100 percent sustainable and reduces CO2 emissions by 85 percent compared to standard gasoline. The use of eco-conscious fuel didn’t hurt performance either. The brand’s vehicles completed 32 successful hill climbs. The exclusive Batur sports coupe (picture up top) was able to complete the winding circuit in just 55 seconds, while the Bentley Bentayga Expanded Wheelbase SUV set a new course towing record.
Bentley’s Biofuel Conforming to Global Standards
Even the 1920 Bentley EXP2 can run on the marque’s second-generation biofuel
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An interesting aspect of Bentley’s biofuel—which is produced from fermented waste biomass—is that it conforms to the global EN228 standard for standard pump gasoline. That means that any Bentley, including the EXP3, can run on it without any necessary engine modifications, according to a press release. The automaker is focused on offering a lineup of entirely battery-powered vehicles by 2030, but it is also committed to supporting all past and present Bentleys as part of its Beyond 100 strategy. Over 80 percent of the vehicles the marque has built are still running today, and the use of biofuel represents a more sustainable way forward for them.
Other Premium Automakers’ Exploration of Alternative Fuels
Bentley isn’t the only premium automaker looking into the viability of alternative fuels for its vehicles. Lamborghini and Porsche are both invested in synthetic fuel development, which the latter believes could allow it to keep an ICE powertrain in the iconic 911 into the next decade. Ferrari, meanwhile, has used 10 percent biofuel in its Formula 1 race cars over the last two seasons.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
- SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
- SDG 13: Climate Action
- SDG 15: Life on Land
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
- SDG 7.2: Increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix.
- SDG 9.4: Upgrade infrastructure and retrofit industries to make them sustainable.
- SDG 13.2: Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies, and planning.
- SDG 15.2: Promote the implementation of sustainable management of all types of forests.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
- Indicator for SDG 7.2: Proportion of total final energy consumption from renewable sources.
- Indicator for SDG 9.4: CO2 emissions per unit of value added.
- Indicator for SDG 13.2: Number of countries that have communicated the establishment or operationalization of an integrated policy/strategy/plan which increases their ability to adapt to the adverse impacts of climate change.
- Indicator for SDG 15.2: Forest area as a proportion of total land area.
Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy | Increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix. | Proportion of total final energy consumption from renewable sources. |
| SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure | Upgrade infrastructure and retrofit industries to make them sustainable. | CO2 emissions per unit of value added. |
| SDG 13: Climate Action | Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies, and planning. | Number of countries that have communicated the establishment or operationalization of an integrated policy/strategy/plan which increases their ability to adapt to the adverse impacts of climate change. |
| SDG 15: Life on Land | Promote the implementation of sustainable management of all types of forests. | Forest area as a proportion of total land area. |
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