Expert Green Bloggers Comment on Speculation that Formula One May Require Biofuel by 2011

By Andrew Rideout

The adoption of green technology in the world of motor sports sets an example for consumers all over the world. With this in mind, Max Mosley and the FIA have outlined their goals related to sustainable fuels in Formula One racing.

One of the industries best sources is the widely read Biodiesel Investing blog. Their latest post openly speculates as to what type of fuel would be used, specifically “so far they have not indicated the type of biofuel they plan to require, but biodiesel is likely since Audi and Peugeot have used it successfully in their LeMans prototypes.”

Green Car Congress offered some top-notch insight with some additional comments made by Fia President Mosley. Their latest post outlined proposed sustainable fuel rules would apply to “all car manufacturers involved in the sport 2.2-liter turbocharged V-6s running on biofuel and developing around 770 horsepower would replace the current 2.4-liter V-8 engines that develop around 100 hp more,” while quoting Mosley directly, “Maximum revs would be restricted to 10,000rpm, down from 19,000rpm, which would make the new generation of cars much quieter than the current machines.”

Autoblog, a widely-respected green vehicle blog, provides some additional commentary, “the FIA wants to reduce costs and make the engines more environmentally friendly.” This post also to concurs with Biodiesel Investing's perspective by adding, “since a switch to ethanol could end up with even more powerful engines due to the turbocharging, maybe they will make the jump to biodiesel instead.”

Formula One is widely considered to be the most global of sports, in terms of reach. Will the adoption of sustainable fuels by leading motor sports organizations help lead to a mainstream demand for green fuel? Tuning in to the facts and opinion from the wide world of blogs is a great place to start.

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