BERKSHIRE’S first public roadside biofuel pump has been installed in Reading.
Launched at Richard Thorne Classic Cars, the new fuel pump from SUSTAIN is one of only two currently in the UK.
A breakfast event this month will showcase the new facility.
The pump makes it possible for motorists and race teams from Berkshire and beyond to power their vehicles with a biofuel blend.
The pump will offer high-performance fuel compatible with all engines that use standard forecourt petrol.
SUSTAIN Classic Super 33 by Coryton allows drivers to reduce their environmental impact without replacing their current ICE vehicle.
Compared to a standard E10 forecourt fuel, which uses up to 10% sustainable content [bioethanol], this fuel contains 33% sustainable content and can be used without any engine modifications.
It is also an E0 (ethanol-free), making it suitable for even classic vehicles and ideal for those looking to put their car or bike into storage over the winter.
SUSTAIN Director David Richardson said: “As the first public forecourt in Berkshire to offer SUSTAIN, Richard Thorne Classic Cars joins a global community of forward-thinking specialists looking to transform the future of transport.
“The demand for sustainable fuels is high here in Reading.
“According to research we conducted, 46% of local drivers wanted to know more about this solution.
“By partnering with pioneering companies like RTCC, we hope to answer this need and build further interest around the impact these fuels can have.”
SUSTAIN Classic Super 33 uses second-generation biomass (such as food wastes, straw, by-products or waste from crops which wouldn’t be used for consumption).
This material recycles carbon that already exists in our atmosphere, rather than releasing additional CO2 currently locked underground in fossil fuels.
A wider range of sustainable fuel will also be available, by the drum, from Richard Thorne Classic Cars (RTCC), including blends which contain up to 80% sustainable content.
Richard Thorne, founder of RTCC said: “This initiative marks a major step in safeguarding the future of historic motorsport at a time when environmental legislation and green initiatives are reshaping the automotive landscape.
“We want to be at the forefront of future fuels, and this launch is about protecting the sport we love while embracing innovation.”
RTCC will host a Breakfast Briefing event on Saturday, September 27, at 9am.
The event is open to all, offering bacon butties, tea and coffee and the opportunity to chat about cars and discover more about the future of sustainable fuel use in the UK.
Anyone wishing to attend should RSVP to: richard-thorne@rtcc.co.uk, or for more information, visit: rtcc.co.uk/sustain-fuels
