Toyota GR PH Cup 2026 to serve as 'rolling lab' for biofuel testing

MANILA: The second race weekend of the Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippine Cup (TGR PH Cup) 2026 will double as a "rolling laboratory" for testing low-carbon biofuels in race cars, reinforcing Toyota Motor Philippines' commitment to sustainable mobility.

Scheduled for Saturday (July 11), the event will see the one-make race versions of the Toyota Tamaraw and Toyota Vios running on alternative fuel blends—a five-percent coco-biodiesel (B5) mix for diesel-powered entries and a 20-percent bioethanol (E20) blend for gasoline-powered cars.

TMP First Vice President for Vehicle Sales Operations Elijah Marcial said the race weekend provides an ideal environment to evaluate alternative fuels under demanding, real-world conditions.

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"Testing biofuels in motorsports allows us to evaluate performance, efficiency, and reliability in high-demand environments. This will be a pivotal moment for the wider adoption of low-carbon biofuels in the Philippines," Marcial said.

TMP Vice President for Government and Industry Affairs Elvin Luciano said the initiative supports the company's broader strategy of reducing carbon emissions through multiple technology pathways.

"As a company committed to reducing carbon emissions, we recognize that every activity must contribute meaningfully to a more sustainable future. Alternative fuels help reduce dependency on non-renewable energy sources like petroleum, so using biofuels for our motorsports events aligns with our multi-pathway approach, which includes diversifying our energy sources to contribute to our broader goal of carbon neutrality," Luciano said.

The company noted that about three-fourths of its Toyota and Lexus gasoline-powered lineup in the Philippines is already compatible with E20 fuel, while all Toyota diesel models can operate on B5 biodiesel, underscoring the brand's readiness for wider biofuel adoption.

The Tamaraw Racing Class made its competitive debut in March, marking the first appearance of the utility vehicle's one-make race version on the track.

Race Weekend 2 of the TGR Philippine Cup 2026 will be open to the public.

The event is presented by Official Tire Partner GT Radial, Official Engine Oil Partners Petron RevX and Petron Blaze Racing, and Official Partner Toyota Gazoo Racing Academy. It is conducted in cooperation with MOMO Italy, PIAA, Sparco Philippines, Toyota Financial Services Philippines, Autoplus, ROTA, and VARTA.

Supporting partners include 3M, AVT, QUAD, myToyota Wallet, OMP, Tuason Racing Sports Unlimited, Brakes by AutoPerformance, Denso, and GENCHEM, while contributing sponsors are Aguila Auto Glass, Kinto One, and AutoQuix.

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