In 2019, the U.S. company Hyperfuel, based in Texas, began distributing a sustainable fuel for boating. Recently, Suzuki decided to conduct specific tests to certify its use in its outboard motors.
The fuel itself is not a novelty; it has been on the market for several years. During this time, the producer, Hyperfuel, has worked hard to create an adequate distribution network. Establishing a network in a country that effectively covers half a continent is no easy task, especially when the product being distributed is a gasoline with an octane rating of 93, derived from refining used cooking oils, vegetable processing waste, and urban organic waste. This is a sustainable fuel coming from a circular economy that competes with traditional fossil-derived fuels. According to Hyperfuel, this is one of the paths to reduce dependence on oil and move towards goals of reducing environmental pollutants from internal combustion engines, aiming to cut carbon dioxide emissions by 90 percent by 2050.
In this context, “PurFuel Tm,” as the fuel is named, is particularly suitable as it can be used in eight-cycle engines without requiring any modifications, making it especially suitable for recreational and marine applications. The gasoline is based on isobutanol rather than ethanol, which makes it non-hygroscopic—an important issue for recreational use. Ethanol’s tendency to absorb water, especially condensation that forms in tanks when not kept consistently full, reduces engine performance, creates starting difficulties, and necessitates draining tanks at the end of the season. This has piqued the interest of outboard manufacturers in “PurFuel Tm,” prompting Suzuki to officially test the fuel to verify its compatibility with its engines, both in terms of performance and reliability.
The tests will be conducted in collaboration with the National Marine Manufacturers Association, which includes all companies involved in the U.S. boating business. These tests are part of Suzuki’s environmental plan, “Suzuki Environmental Vision 2050,” launched in 2020. This plan aims not only to reduce engine emissions but also to improve industrial processes. The tests will take place at the Suzuki Marine Technical Center in Tampa, Florida, and if they conclude positively, they will initiate the promotion of the fuel at all tourist ports in Florida, starting from Panama City.
Title: Suzuki marine, ready for use
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