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China launches first domestic racing fuel, ending import reliance

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China has launched its first domestically produced racing fuel, marking a significant step for its oil refining industry. This new high-octane petrol, developed by Sinopec Group and Zhenhai Refining & Chemical, debuted at the China Taklimakan Rally. The fuel aims to fill a gap in the domestic market, reducing reliance on imported products and mitigating issues like long procurement times and supply chain instability for Chinese motorsports. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Dannie Peng ·

    China’s motorsports industry continues to rev up with country’s first race-grade fuel

    China’s first domestically developed fuel designed for motor racing has made its debut at a rally in the western deserts in what state media hailed as a milestone for the country’s oil refining industry. As the first of its kind to be mass-produced in China, the fuel was describe…

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