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NEWS TotalEnergies to introduce a 100% renewable fuel at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and at the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Competition is a key driver for innovation: the extreme constraints met in endurance racing –race duration and high mileage- are constantly pushing for the development of higher-performance fuels, which however must also address nowadays the new challenges posed by the energy and environmental transition. This 100% renewable fuel to be offered by TotalEnergies will be produced on bioethanol basis*, made from wine residues from the French agricultural industry, and from ETBE produced at TotalEnergies’ Feyzin refinery near Lyon (France) from feedstock also sourced from by the circular economy. This fuel should allow an immediate reduction of at least 65% of the racing cars’ CO2 emissions. Named “Excellium Racing 100”, this fuel opens a new chapter in the Endurance racing and motorsport energy transition for all the actors involved. It will have all the required qualities for a racing fuel and will meet automakers’ requirements, as well as the latest FIA criteria for sustainable fuels, by leveraging the expertise of TotalEnergies Additives and Fuels Solutions. This team has notably designed “Excellium Endurance”, the fuel used this year for the 24 Hours of Le Mans 2021 which already includes 10% of advanced bioethanol. “Our ambition is to be a major player in the energy transition and to get to net zero carbon emissions by 2050, together with society,” declared Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and CEO of TotalEnergies. “TotalEnergies is supporting its customers and partners in their evolutions, by thus applying its strategy to motorsport: sustainable liquid fuels, electricity, batteries, hybridization, hydrogen... Advanced biofuels have an undeniable part to play in helping the transport sector to reduce its CO2 emissions immediately. This 100% renewable fuel, that will be made available in motor racing as soon as 2022, is a perfect illustration. As we are becoming a broad energy company, the racing track is more than ever an open-air laboratory for TotalEnergies.” Jean Todt, FIA President, said: “Endurance racing, by its nature, has always served as an excellent research and development platform and it is an important milestone to have the FIA World Endurance Championship switching to 100% sustainable fuel. It’s FIA’s major goal to implement sustainable energy sources across its portfolio of motor sport disciplines, thus paving the way in the reduction of CO2 emission, perfectly reflecting our race-to-road strategy as well as the FIA’s PurposeDriven movement.” Pierre Fillon, President of the Automobile Club de l’Ouest said: “Increasing awareness of social and environmental matters over the last few years has led the motor racing world to focus deeply on these issues. The 24 Hours of Le Mans has been an experimental playground for innovation ever since the first race in 1923 and this exciting new development is in perfect continuity with our founding principles. Our long-standing partner TotalEnergies channels its expertise into developing sustainable solutions. This new, fully renewable fuel is testament to our wholehearted commitment to CSR. When it comes to sustainable development, we continue to step up to the bar, delivering our promise to play our part in sustainable mobility.” Frédéric Lequien, FIA WEC & ELMS CEO, commented: “It is extremely encouraging that TotalEnergies is paving the way for others and creating a 100% renewable fuel. I firmly believe that the WEC and ELMS are the ideal playground for TotalEnergies in order to trial its new innovative Excellium Racing 100 fuel. Endurance racing is the ultimate test for all road-related products and we are delighted that TotalEnergies has chosen our championships and Le Mans to help launch this cutting-edge new creation.” Since 2018, TotalEnergies is the partner and official fuel supplier of the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (A.C.O.), creator and organizer of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. TotalEnergies share common values with the ACO : pioneering spirit and taste for performance. Since their beginning, the 24 Hours of Le Mans are a laboratory for automotive development : security, evolution of motorizations and fuels, aerodynamism, fuels consumption reduction, hybridation… The forthcoming introduction of a 100% renewable fuel will complete this partnership between TotalEnergies and the ACO in the promotion of new energies. Hydrogen partner of the ACO the H24 Racing team, TotalEnergies a designed and build the first mobile hydrogen filling station, to support Mission H24 in the competition it is engaged in. Bowmonk & Tapley have for decades been the most recognised and trusted names in portable brake testers. The Bowmonk BrakeCheck is the electronic version that carries on from that pedigree. BrakeCheck is DVSA approved for all classes of vehicle and it records braking efficiency and percentage of braking imbalance. • Portable & easy to use • No connections to vehicle required • GEA MTS Connected Approved (Upgrade Available) • DVSA approved for all classes of vehicle • Print results to optional portable wireless printer • Approved for 6-weekly checks • Download results to PC (optional software required) • Approved for quarterly brake test requirements • Records braking efficiency and percentage of braking imbalance Bowmonk Ltd, Diamond Road, Norwich, NR6 6AW T: +44 (0)1603 485 153 E: info@bowmonk.com www.bowmonk.com 10,11 News Blog.indd 1 16/09/2021 14:55
NEWSBLOG See you at... THE TOW SHOW 2021 29 & 30 September Telford International Centre The Financial sector was badly hit during the Covid pandemic, how has Athena coped during this period? The pandemic has definitely been a challenge for Athena and for the industry as a whole. We have coped by reaching out to our contacts across the country, reaffirming those relationships and building new ones. We pivoted our marketing strategy which included our shiny new website and increased our presence on social media. We’re very proud to have weathered the storm and looking forward to the future! With this being the first Tow show for two years, the industry is very excited to be getting back together, how important are events like this to Athena? So important! We are really looking forward to the show and finally being able to meet contacts face to face. It will be an interesting few days, an opportunity to further broaden our industry knowledge and we’re excited to have the opportunity to showcase all we do here at Athena! You have been through many world events that have hit the finance markets hard, yet Athena keeps going from strength to strength, how have you achieved this? Thank you, we just don’t give up. Ever. It is a tough industry and things can be difficult at times but with the right network around us we adapt accordingly and keep on moving forward. What does the next two years hold for your company? We’re so excited to have recently broadened our team and with our new website and marketing strategy, the sky is the limit! See you at the Tow Show! Visit us on Stand B350 Exceed Safety are specialists in Training, Safety & Compliance Focusing on three main areas • Roadside Assistance & Vehicle Recovery • Electric & Hybrid Vehicles • Health & Safety at work & Compliance We have many years hands on experience as a roadside/recovery & Automotive technician, have been delivering training for over 7 years and have a history of taking care of all Health & Safety, Compliance, Training and General management duties in the breakdown assistance & recovery industry. This means that we genuinely understand all aspects of the industry and appreciate the needs of all people involved, from Company owners & management to the roadside technicians, we provide training which creates Safe, Skilled and Professional workers which are so valuable to any business, as well as helping each company we work with become compliant, safe, more efficient, and successful. Our experience is backed up by globally recognised qualifications in Health & Safety, Teaching & Technical understanding. So you can be assured you are receiving Training and services you can trust. See you at the Tow Show! Visit us on Stand B330 NISSENS EGR VALVE SOLUTIONS FOR PROMINENT VAG TDI APPLICATIONS The EGR valve used in more than seven million European VAG diesel applications utilising the 1.4, 1.6 and 2.0-litre TDI units can be particularly problematic, as it is especially susceptible to heat and vibration, as well as excessive engine load. Naturally, the faulty valve has to be replaced, but as the issues are largely due to the design of the original equipment (OE) part, opting to fit a superior solution provides a great opportunity for workshops. Fortunately, the Nissens Efficiency & Emissions division has stepped in to provide just such a solution by addressing the issues that contribute to the valve’s premature failure and ensuring its proper function and long lifespan, despite exposure to the harsh working conditions it has to deal with. By applying several design improvements over the original and proving them over a series of comprehensive tests, the Nissens team has developed a durable replacement part (Nissens part number 98178), which supersedes 10 OE part numbers and performs to the standards defined by the vehicle manufacturer and therefore provides the aftermarket with a competitive, genuine Nissens quality, solution. The Nissens solution Optimised gearbox design – Recognising the problems associated with heat and lubrication, Nissens significantly reduced tolerance and therefore friction, by applying specific PTFE, high-temperature resistant grease and upgraded the plastic material of the gear wheels in the two-stage gearbox. Improved design of the valve stem – To avoid the known malfunction of the valve caused by the engine load and vibrations, Nissens improved the valve’s stem and lever arm fi xings. DC-motor design upgrade – The motor’s bearing system has also been improved to ensure its reliable operation and long service life. To find out more about Nissens EGR valves, visit: https://showroom.nissens.com/egr2021 THE GARAGE 11 10,11 News Blog.indd 2 16/09/2021 15:04
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