Bentley Continental GT: Hitting the Green Road

So, what exactly is eFuel? Imagine fuel made ‘from thin air,’ literally. Partnering with Porsche and HIF Global, Bentley’s eFuel is synthesised at the Haru Oni plant in Chile, where relentless winds help generate renewable energy. Here, carbon dioxide captured from brewery processes meets hydrogen in a refined chemical romance that yields methanol, later converted into gasoline. The result? A blend of 75% eFuel and 25% traditional gas that allows existing engines to run with a lightened carbon load – no modifications needed, just plug-and-play sustainability.

Bentley didn’t just test this out in a lab – they took the new Continental GT Speed on a real-deal, hairpin-laden adventure across Switzerland’s famed mountain passes: Susten, Grimsel, Nufenen, and St. Gotthard. Despite covering almost 13,000 kilometres, emissions per guest dropped by a commendable 30%, thanks to the renewable fuel mix and a hybrid system that charges on 100% renewable energy.

The new Continental GT Speed is Bentley’s most powerful road-going vehicle yet, equipped with a powertrain that boasts 782 PS and 1,000 Nm of torque. This is, quite frankly, a game-changer in the luxury car realm. It’s astonishingly efficient at 29 g/km of CO2 and a jaw-dropping 217 mpg. Add Bentley’s latest dual-valve dampers, dynamic ride anti-roll control, and a balanced 49:51 weight distribution, and you have a car that handles like a dream without neglecting its ecological duties.

Inside, Bentley didn’t skimp on the grandeur. The new GT introduces wellness seating, fresh air ionisation, modern quilting, and exclusive dark chrome finishes. This is artisanal comfort crafted for a new, eco-friendly age. Think of it as the automotive equivalent of a five-star eco-resort.

But Bentley’s eFuel demonstration isn’t just a cool experiment. It shows what’s possible when high performance meets high responsibility. With carbon credits offsetting flight emissions and a 100% renewably powered hotel eliminating single-use plastics, this event was a showcase of what a luxurious, sustainable future could look like. And with the Chilean Haru Oni plant gearing up to produce 100,000 liters of eFuel annually, it’s a first glimpse at Bentley’s vision for sustainable motoring.