What is E30 gasoline?

E30 gasoline is a fuel blend that contains 30% ethanol and 70% conventional gasoline.

Why is Boat Race introducing E30 gasoline?

Boat Race is introducing E30 gasoline as part of its carbon-neutral initiative to reduce CO2 emissions and promote sustainable motorsports.

When will E30 gasoline be introduced at all venues?

The sequential introduction will begin on April 9, 2026, at BOATRACE Hamanako, and will continue at other venues as motors are replaced.

What is the expected environmental benefit of using E30 gasoline?

Using E30 gasoline is expected to reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 12-15% compared to conventional gasoline.

Have there been any tests conducted with E30 gasoline?

Yes, tests were conducted at BOATRACE Biwako and BOATRACE Omura from May 2025, confirming no impact on competition or performance.

Boat Race's Carbon Neutral Initiative: Sequential Introduction of "Gasoline with 30% Ethanol Blend" (E30 Gasoline) at All Venues with Consideration for the Global Environment

Published Mar 30, 2026 11:08 PM ・ Updated Jun 2, 2026 1:01 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

The Boat Race industry is sequentially introducing E30 gasoline at all venues as part of its carbon-neutral efforts.

As part of its carbon-neutral initiative, Boat Race has been conducting tests using "gasoline with a 30% ethanol blend (E30 gasoline)" for its racing boat motors, with consideration for the global environment, since May 2025 at BOATRACE Biwako and BOATRACE Omura.

Following the test results, which confirmed no impact on the competition and no issues with running performance, E30 gasoline will be sequentially introduced at each race venue starting from the "Rookie Series Round 8 SKY PerfecTV! JLC Cup" at BOATRACE Hamanako on April 9, 2026, coinciding with motor replacements.

By using E30 gasoline, an approximately 12-15% reduction in CO2 emissions is expected compared to the regular gasoline conventionally used. The entire Boat Race industry aims to achieve sustainable motorsports.

> Scheduled Start of Introduction Venue April 9 - April 14, 2026 Hamanako April 16 - April 21, 2026 Ashi-ya April 17 - April 22, 2026 Amagasaki April 18 - April 23, 2026 Tamagawa April 20 - April 24, 2026 Tokuyama April 29 - May 4, 2026

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Boat Race's Carbon Neutral Initiative: Sequential Introduction of "Gasoline with 30% Ethanol Blend" (E30 Gasoline) at All Venues with Consideration for the Global Environment

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