DHL and Formula 1 have at the moment introduced that the brand new fleet of vehicles operating on biofuel lowered carbon emissions by a mean of 83% in comparison with diesel-driven vehicles. These vehicles made their debut on the European leg of the 2023 FIA Formula One World Championship.
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Across the 9 European rounds, the brand new 18 vehicles had been powered by HVO100 drop-in gas (hydrotreated vegetable oil)2 and travelled over 10,600 km, transporting a mean of 300 tons of freight per race. These vehicles had been important in delivering the occasions in Europe, which concluded with the Formula 1 Pirelli Gran Premio d’Italia 2023 in Monza final month.
“The introduction of the 18 biofuel-powered trucks this season marks a significant stride towards a more sustainable future for both Formula 1 and DHL. Achieving an 83% average reduction is a remarkable accomplishment, and we take great pride in it. As the Official Logistics Partner for Formula 1 and a leader in green logistics, we are pleased to contribute to Formula 1’s sustainability goals,” stated Paul Fowler, Head of DHL Motorsports Logistics.
The Formula 1 and DHL partnership is utilizing the most recent applied sciences and new methods of working to make sure the supply of occasions in a extra sustainable method. The use of biofuel will proceed into 2024 and past, with the info from this summer season offering invaluable perception as Formula 1 and DHL discover additional alternatives and sustainable improvements as Formula 1 strikes in the direction of being Net Zero by 2030.
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“It is great to see how our logistics operations can transform to achieve our Net Zero carbon emissions by 2030 goal. Reductions such as 83% with the use of the biofuel-powered trucks provide a fantastic platform to build upon, which we will analyze and then continue to deliver in our 2024 season, ensuring that these savings move from a single initiative to business-as-usual carbon reductions. Transport and logistics make up a significant portion of our carbon footprint in our sport, and it is crucial to have likeminded partners like DHL that are committed to working with us to drive these down and help us realize our Net Zero target”, stated Ellen Jones, Head of Environment, Social and Governance at Formula 1.
The biofuel-driven vehicles keep the identical stage of efficiency by way of load capability and journey distance as their diesel counterparts, and all vehicles within the DHL fleet are geared up with GPS to watch gas consumption and optimize extra environment friendly routes.
