What is the name of the environmentally friendly fuel being introduced in Boat Race events and what percentage of ethanol does it contain?

The environmentally friendly fuel being introduced is called 30% ethanol-blended gasoline, also known as E30 gasoline, which contains 30% ethanol.

At which two Boat Race venues were tests conducted for E30 gasoline starting in May 2025?

Tests using E30 gasoline were conducted starting in May 2025 at BOAT RACE Biwako and BOAT RACE Omura.

What was the outcome of the E30 gasoline tests regarding competition and navigation performance?

The tests confirmed that there was no impact on the competition and no issues with navigation performance when using E30 gasoline.

When and where will the sequential introduction of E30 gasoline begin, and what event marks its start?

The sequential introduction of E30 gasoline will begin on April 9, 2026, at BOAT RACE Hamanako, during the Rookie Series No. 8: SKY PerfecTV! JLC Cup.

Boat Race Carbon Neutral Initiatives: Sequential Introduction of Environmentally Friendly "30% Ethanol-Blended Gasoline" at All Venues

Q: What is the expected reduction in CO2 emissions by using E30 gasoline compared to regular gasoline in Boat Race events?

By using E30 gasoline, Boat Race anticipates a reduction in CO2 emissions of approximately 12–15% compared to the regular gasoline previously used.

Published Mar 30, 2026 11:08 PM ・ Updated Jun 17, 2026 9:44 AM ・ 3 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

As part of its carbon neutrality efforts, the Boat Race industry is transitioning to "E30 gasoline" (30% ethanol-blended) for all racing motors. Following successful testing, the fuel will be rolled out across all venues starting in April 2026, with the goal of reducing CO2 emissions by 12-15%.

As part of its efforts to achieve carbon neutrality, Boat Race has been conducting tests using "30% ethanol-blended gasoline (E30 gasoline)," an environmentally friendly fuel for racing motors, at BOAT RACE Biwako and BOAT RACE Omura since May 2025.

As a result of these tests, it was confirmed that there was no impact on the competition itself and no issues with navigation performance. Therefore, starting with the "Rookie Series No. 8: SKY PerfecTV! JLC Cup" at BOAT RACE Hamanako on April 9, 2026, we will sequentially introduce E30 gasoline in conjunction with the motor replacement schedules at each racing venue.

By using E30 gasoline, we anticipate a reduction in CO2 emissions of approximately 12–15% compared to the regular gasoline previously used. The entire Boat Race industry aims to realize sustainable motorsports.

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* BOAT RACE Biwako and BOAT RACE Omura will continue to conduct races using E30 gasoline.

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