Aramco advanced fuels were in the spotlight this week at the 47th International Vienna Motor Symposium, where the Dakar-Rally winning Dacia Sandrider was also on display.
At the heart of the company’s presence this year was its pioneering work in developing FIA-compliant 100% sustainable fuel, now proven not only in laboratories, but under the most demanding real‑world conditions.
This leadership was powerfully demonstrated by the Dacia Sandriders’ victory at the 2026 Dakar Rally, where the team competed and won using Aramco Advanced Fuel. Dakar is regarded as the ultimate endurance test for vehicles and fuels alike, and this success provides compelling evidence that such fuels can deliver exceptional performance, reliability and efficiency, even in extreme environments.
Aramco is also exploring how hybrid and internal combustion powertrain solutions can contribute to new mobility solutions.
Alongside Renault Group and Geely, Aramco is an investor in Horse Powertrain, which develops next generation powertrains for global automotive manufacturers.
Horse Powertrain presented its C15 Range Extender at the Vienna event.
Co-developed with Aramco, this suitcase-sized unit enables vehicle manufacturers to add hybrid and range extender capability to their existing Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) platforms.
Recognized globally as one of the most prestigious annual automotive technology gatherings, the Vienna Motor Symposium brings together more than 900 senior decision‑makers from 26 countries, along with leading engineers, researchers and industry executives shaping the future of transportation.
The event represented an opportunity to showcase Aramco’s leadership in advanced mobility solutions and their role in global motorsport.
The company is a fuel supplier to Aston Martin Aramco F1, Formula 2, Formula 3, and is also a technical partner in endurance racing programs such as Le Mans Classic.
These events play a vital role in accelerating innovation, validating fuel performance and compatibility with existing internal combustion engine architectures.
At the heart of the company’s presence this year was its pioneering work in developing FIA-compliant 100% sustainable fuel, now proven not only in laboratories, but under the most demanding real‑world conditions.
This leadership was powerfully demonstrated by the Dacia Sandriders’ victory at the 2026 Dakar Rally, where the team competed and won using Aramco Advanced Fuel. Dakar is regarded as the ultimate endurance test for vehicles and fuels alike, and this success provides compelling evidence that such fuels can deliver exceptional performance, reliability and efficiency, even in extreme environments.
Aramco is also exploring how hybrid and internal combustion powertrain solutions can contribute to new mobility solutions.
Alongside Renault Group and Geely, Aramco is an investor in Horse Powertrain, which develops next generation powertrains for global automotive manufacturers.
Horse Powertrain presented its C15 Range Extender at the Vienna event.
Co-developed with Aramco, this suitcase-sized unit enables vehicle manufacturers to add hybrid and range extender capability to their existing Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) platforms.
Recognized globally as one of the most prestigious annual automotive technology gatherings, the Vienna Motor Symposium brings together more than 900 senior decision‑makers from 26 countries, along with leading engineers, researchers and industry executives shaping the future of transportation.
The event represented an opportunity to showcase Aramco’s leadership in advanced mobility solutions and their role in global motorsport.
The company is a fuel supplier to Aston Martin Aramco F1, Formula 2, Formula 3, and is also a technical partner in endurance racing programs such as Le Mans Classic.
These events play a vital role in accelerating innovation, validating fuel performance and compatibility with existing internal combustion engine architectures.
