Across the USA on one tank of Neste's NEXBTL renewable diesel

USA — A team of motorsport enthusiasts will drive from Atlantic Coast of Florida to the Pacific Coast of California on just one tank of renewable fuel on June 21-26, 2015. This is made possible by NEXBTL renewable diesel that is produced from bio-based raw materials by Neste, the world's largest producer of renewable diesel.

"Americans have a long tradition of taking cross-country road trips, sometimes aiming for speed records, sometimes just making a leisurely jaunt. One team is taking a different approach to this long-distance challenge: drive coast-to-coast on one tank of fuel that is made of completely bio-based raw materials. We believe this may be a first time for this type of trip, " said Kaisa Hietala, Executive Vice President, Renewable Products at Neste.

NEXBTL renewable diesel - a high-performing low carbon biofuel: Neste's NEXBTL renewable diesel can replace petroleum diesel on a drop-in basis due to having the same chemical properties as the ultra-low sulfur diesel. It can also reduce carbon dioxide emissions compared to conventional diesel by as much as 90 percent over its lifecycle. NEXBTL is fully compatible with all diesel engines and delivers better performance because it has higher cetane and burns more completely than petroleum diesel. NEXBTL is not the same product as biodiesel (FAME).

Neste provides NEXBTL renewable diesel to US refiners, blenders, and fuel distributors. NEXBTL is also available to consumers at retail stations in Northern California.

Race car and stunt driver Tanner Foust joins a team of motorsport enthusiasts: The Guest Champion in Across the USA challenge is Tanner Foust, four-time X Games gold medal winner, three-time U.S. Rallycross champion and two time Formula Drift champion.

"I'm really excited about the next project I'm doing. It is NEXBTL renewable diesel and we are driving across the entire US with one tank of fuel. It will be an amazing trip, " said Tanner Foust.

Other drivers are Pat O'Keefe, Vice President of Golden Gate Petroleum and owner of CLP Motorsports, Luke Lonberger, an experienced motorsports driver and General Manager at CLP Motorsports, and Michael von Disterlo, a lead mechanic at CLP Motorsports.

The Car is a Superlite Coupe powered by Volkswagen engine: The car is a Superlite Coupe (SLC) which is custom-built by CLP motorsports. It has the aerodynamics necessary for maximum efficiency at speed, which is enhanced by a lightweight aluminum monocoque chassis and fiberglass body. The SLC has all of the handling of a race car, but it is street legal and is powered by a modified Volkswagen 1.9-liter TDI diesel engine.

2,400 miles and through eight states: The across the USA drive will start on Sunday the 21st of June. The SLC car will drive across the United States on Interstate 10, the fourth-longest transcontinental highway in the U.S., which is more than 2,400 miles long. It runs through eight states, starting in Atlantic Beach, Florida, and ending on the Pacific Coast in Santa Monica, California.

About Neste Corporation

Every day, Neste does more with less. As we continue to pioneer the oil industry, we keep on rethinking conventional models. We make the most of existing resources and search out new, low-carbon feedstocks from materials like waste and residues. We are already the world’s largest producer of renewable diesel and we are seeing interesting growth opportunities also outside the fuel market.

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