Animal Fat-Based G-Oil Named Official Motor Oil For American Le Mans Series

By GreenerDesign Staff

STAMFORD, Conn. -- Green Earth Technologies' G-Oil, which is based on animal fat instead of petrochemicals, has been named the official motor oil for the American Le Mans Series, and race organizers expect some race participants to start using the oil.

Under the terms of a two-year contract, G-Oil will be used in all of the official safety trucks for the American Le Mans Series, and the oil's logo will be featured prominently during races.

The American Le Mans Series has already taken steps to green up racing, requiring participants to use one of four alternative fuels also available to consumers: clean sulfur-free diesel, E10, cellulosic E85 or gas-electric hybrid.

The Series also includes what is now known as the Michelin Green X Challenge, which awards teams based on fuel efficiency and environmental impact during the race.

Earlier this month Green Earth Technologies announced its G-Oil 5W-30 passed the American Petroleum Institute's certification tests, meeting performance requirements set by the group, and letting it use the Institute's certification logo on its packaging.

Green Earth Technologies plans to roll out G-Oil 5W-30 in bulk and quart sizes in the coming months. The company also plans to finalize the testing and certification for 10W-30 and 5W-20 by this summer. G-Oil has been available in 2-Cycle, 4-Cycle and Bar & Chain for Outdoor Power Equipment versions since May 2008.

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