A Convoy of Mazdas Just Drove from the Baltic to the Arctic on Sustainable Fuel

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A dozen Mazda CX-30s have completed a 1,300-mile on the frozen roads of Sweden, Finland and Norway using Sustain biofuel.

The convoy set out from Malmo, Sweden with its sights set on Tromso, Norway, driving mild-hybrid versions of the popular SUV. During the course of the arctic adventure the use of Sustain’s eco-fuel was estimated to have save some 317kg of carbon dioxide per car.

Despite sub-zero conditions all the way there were no problems at all using the innovative petrol, which is made from agricultural waste. David Richardson, Director at Sustain, said: “Working with Mazda on this drive from the Baltic to the Arctic on 100 per cent sustainable biofuel is something we’re extremely proud of. Electric vehicles are increasing in numbers, but there are still many millions of combustion engine cars on our roads. Activities like this help show how easily we can reduce the emissions from those vehicles, promoting this option to the many people who still don’t know what sustainable fuels are or how they work. If we want to make the most of this technology, we need to raise awareness, address the misunderstandings and secure support from those in power to enable sustainable fuel production to be scaled up, which could happen relatively quickly. After all, there is no silver bullet solution to tackle the environmental impact of the automotive sector – it’s time we start using all the available technologies to give us the best chance to make a real difference.”

In Detour’s own experience of using Sustain in an endurance race, the fuel required no adaptations to use and, if anything, seemed to actually improve efficiency compared to regular petrol. Meanwhile, the Mazdas managed to achieve more than 40mpg on their icy road trip, suggesting that the CO2-reducing fuel is suitable for even the longest road trips.

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