In a recent impressive long-distance expedition, luxury carmaker Bentley invited 157 media representatives to test its eFuels synthetic fuel in the Continental GT Speed.
The event witnessed these 157 individuals covering nearly 12,800 km in 7 days with 12 Continental GT Speed vehicles.
These cars ran on a blend of synthetic fuel, comprising 75% eFuel and 25% regular gasoline. As shared by Bentley, this media trip, the first of its kind to employ eFuels, resulted in a 93% reduction in vehicle emissions.
The Continental GT Speed is powered by a hybrid system that combines a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine with an electric motor, delivering a total output of 771 horsepower and 1,000 Nm of torque.
This potent combination enables the Bentley Continental GT Speed to sprint from 0-100 km/h in just 3.2 seconds for the Coupe and 3.4 seconds for the convertible GTC variant. The top speeds for these two models stand at an impressive 315 km/h and 285 km/h, respectively.
Interestingly, both Bentley and Porsche are part of the Volkswagen Group, which explains Bentley’s logical choice to showcase its new model’s performance using synthetic eFuels.
It is worth noting that Porsche is at the forefront of synthetic fuel development, and the fuel created at their Chile plant fueled Bentley’s road trip.
e-Fuel is produced from CO2 extracted from the air and combined with clean hydrogen at the plant (generated through water electrolysis using wind energy). By meticulously controlling this process, experts obtain methanol, which is further processed into electronic gasoline.
The initial step of capturing CO2 from the air involves filtering out impurities like dust and soil. Subsequently, the air passes through a filter that retains CO2. This direct capture of CO2 from the atmosphere, instead of relying on biomass or planting trees, simplifies the production process. If executed flawlessly, the entire collection process of gathering raw materials can help neutralize CO2 emissions. Moreover, the electricity used in e-Fuel production is derived from wind turbines, ensuring a CO2-neutral manufacturing process.
While e-Fuel still contains carbon, which is released into the environment during fuel combustion, the carbon is obtained from the atmosphere rather than fossil fuel sources. Therefore, its release does not contribute to increased CO2 or carbon levels, making it environmentally benign.
e-Fuel possesses chemical properties akin to regular gasoline. This novel fuel can leverage the existing infrastructure of the oil and gas industry, making it a cost-effective solution that prolongs the lifespan of internal combustion engines.
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