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A new breed of racing, built on new technology
Fans rarely see the fluids inside a race car, but they are the hidden workhorses for race day success. Same for the engineers developing those fluids and lubes. And, activating the dynamic science behind race car performance requires the very same dedication and precision found on the racetrack itself.
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Nowhere is this more evident than the behind-the-scenes work for electric vehicles, which are undergoing unprecedented changes in their adoption, technology and performance. This pace of change extends to the racetrack with the creation of the electric motorsports series, Formula E.
This new breed of racing requires a full suite of fluids and greases designed to meet extreme conditions and the unique requirements of electric vehicles. Researchers at ExxonMobil are taking their findings from the Porsche race team and applying those to new solutions for drivers all around the world, such as the recently launched Mobil EV product line that enables further driving distances between charges, longer vehicle life and safer operation for electric cars.
That dedication to discovering the best formulas will continue, as hybrids, battery electric and fuel cell vehicles become more popular. In fact, these cars are predicted to exceed 20 percent of the world’s light-duty fleet by 2040, according to ExxonMobil’s 2019 Outlook for Energy — making Formula E the ultimate testing ground for the future.
January 9, 2020
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Globetrotting gearheads fueling F1
Key takeaways:
- Fiona McEwan and Pablo Terroba are ExxonMobil racing technical advisors with the Oracle RedBull F1 racing team.
- They monitor the ExxonMobil fuels and lubricants for wear issues, making their support key to performance.
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Knock on wood: turning biomass into fuel
- The energy transition will require multiple solutions and collaborations.
- ExxonMobil and the National Renewable Energy lab are testing the conversion of wood waste to bio-oil.
- This oil has the potential to be upgraded into a biofuel for the vehicles we drive today.
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The winning formula: Inside Toyota Gazoo Racing
- The FIA World Rally Championship announced a mandatory switch to biofuels
- Toyota Gazoo Racing needed help from Mobil1 to recalibrate its cars to meet new requirements – and fast.
- ExxonMobil developed a new winning formula, resulting in Toyota Gazoo Racing becoming a triple title winner in the Championship.
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Strathcona: The road to renewable fuel
Renewable fuel production is ramping up at the Strathcona refinery. With hundreds of employees and contractors, and the capacity to fill 500,000 vehicles per day, this facility could deliver more than 6 million barrels of renewable diesel per year.
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Aug. 3, 2023
The future of lower emission transportation fuels
For 30 years, Russ Green has worked primarily in ExxonMobil’s fuels and lubricants businesses. Today Russ is focused on developing lower-emission fuels for the highest emitting industries. Energy Factor recently spoke with Russ about the future of transportation and innovations he’s working on to help lower emissions.
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May 13, 2022
Renewable diesel for our changing world
Diesel plays a critical role in enabling modern life. This high-energy fuel packs the power needed for trucking, aviation and maritime transportation – which help move people around the world, and goods from manufacturing sites to our doorsteps.
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April 7, 2022