Flying To Chile To Try Porsche's Synthetic Fuel!

[@borderboy8583]

This isn't a car video... This is a documentary... Awesome

[@seenthroughglass]

Very kind

[@johnh3095]

I second this comment! I was looking for the words to capture what you created Sam, @Border Boy nailed it!!

[@dash-ryan]

I third this comment! Fantastic, as usual. The landscape and climate is typical mountain foothills. Calgary Alberta is the same. I bet you wouldn't find much of a difference between here and there.

[@andysels9619]

@@seenthroughglasspls make a 1 hour long video of a roadtrip :D

[@luigiricciardi3339]

Yes but the main message of the documentary is wrong guys 😅😅. I love Sam's videos, but here I think he should have deepen the topic a bit more. Synthetic fuels won't be a solution for the masses. Too energy and water demanding, very expensive, and on top they are carbon neutral i.e no zero emission. They will be great for GT3 drivers to keep doing they're track races and for vintage cars lovers, but don't expect people around the world with a Fiat Panda running on synthetic fuel. Just to be clear.

[@claytonhenry5827]

This man’s out here quietly making some of the best automotive content on KZbin! This is something his kid is going to brag about to their friends in school on career day!

[@bryanong8250]

Many many years later what I always like about Sams vid is its not only about cars but adventures makes it interesting for our missus to enjoy it too!

[@seenthroughglass]

Thanks so much! Great to hear

[@peterkirton4580]

As you said yourself you are so fortunate to have the opportunity to do these epic adventures. Another good video

[@seenthroughglass]

Thanks

[@javiervelasco3921]

Very nicely covered topic! As a Chilean, it's exciting to see this developed in our turf. Torres del Paine is such an amazing place, sorry you didn't get full sun. The only part you botched was the music, lol. Loved the cowboy giving you a thumbs up on the Panamera, nice touch to include that!

[@NEKORID]

Pensé lo mismo. Lo debe haber editado alguien con cero conocimiento, llegó y le puso cumbia royalty free.

[@neill3040]

After all these years of following all these different car KZbinrs, Sam and Tim are the only ones left that I still watch. I hope you continue doing more travel stuff sam, it’s where you really shine

[@criktun3346]

same

[@p4nix769]

So true

[@kierin5329]

Same, I found the American KZbinrs to focused on aiming towards kids/teenagers being overly dramatic & others becoming to much like watching a sales video for which ever car they were driving.

[@MontyStreet]

Came for car content. Stayed for the Chilean travel guide. ❤🎉

[@thepineappleburster4439]

I think you have heard the exciting news already that synthetic fuels can now be used in EU beyond 2035 in ICE's and such allow ICE's to be registered and designed beyond 35

[@seenthroughglass]

Absolutely!

[@carlrea]

Have you got a link to this?

[@Matthew-ll9ke]

Nothing is confirmed, but it's progress

[@DeHyntonGaming]

The construction of plant = Co2 and pollution

[@pistonburner6448]

@@Matthew-ll9ke How could they have possibly gone through with their ludicrous proposed complete ICE ban? They never did have _ANY_ kind of scientific basis for it at all! It was certain that their absolutely extremist and historically, totally corrupt EV-totalitarianism could not survive many years of bombardment with pure facts. Next up they will for sure also have to allow many biofuels like HVO100 biodiesel, biomethane, probably certain certified bioethanols...they too are far more environmentally friendly than EVs and cost a fraction compared to the _TRILLIONS_ of extra costs EVs cause (EVs would absolutely cripple our economies and make everyone massively poorer).

[@L0RDLUK]

Thank you so much for bringing attention to this, Sam. With what HIF are doing with the support from Porsche and the added publicity from amazing people like you, we might actually see a future where are beloved cars don't have to be scrapped.

[@BenzinioB]

I was amazed that they are able to produce 130 k litre by only 1 turbine - and this is only the beginning. Depending on the car that is enough for 1.5 - 2 million kilometers. But we need to add no more then 30% in the fuel mix to make it way more cleaner then EV could be... We could have a really bright future but we must act and support the e-Fuels just the way green terrorist fight for the EV scam... and Sam could be the leader. With so many followers he could really make change!

[@rustygolfer3475]

I would never scrap mine. I would rather keep it to look at.

[@CleanFinish2023]

The content you are producing this year is off the scale, you really have taken a massive step forward, by fat the best automotive you tube channel at the moment.👌👏

[@helvetikko]

Viewer from Punta Arenas here! So glad you enjoyed the beatiful scenery we have to offer. One of your Best videos so far, keep it going! Cheers!

[@willhicks96]

I love these travel style videos! The shot of the guy in the poncho with the red Panamera was brilliant. 😅 Top notch cinematography. 👍🏼

[@sjeverton]

The cinematography has stepped up lately, hats off to your self Sam. keep it coming

[@andrewb325]

Seeing the rear of that Panamera covered in dirt makes me smile. Thats exactly how my Focus ST looked after driving thousands of miles through the Yukon territory in Canada on my way to Alaska.

[@grahames9228]

Synthetic fuel, way to go. If major car companies spent as much on synthetic fuel development as they do on EV's, the world would be a better place. Well done Porsche.

[@Willburys]

I thinks its not a Alternative to E Cars.The Production Cost and the Cost of Elektricity a very high! The Volume of E Fuels per Day to Produce is more than a Challenge!

[@VolkerHett]

Synthetic fuels are like brushing your teeth and then filter out the toothpaste at the sewage plant to put it back in the recycled toothpaste tube. Absolutely doable, but it comes at a price. You can't break the laws of thermodynamics.

[@Ignacio.Romero]

@@Willburys The production cost is high, but not the cost of electricity. As we move into the future, regular fuel is probably gonna be taxed more to make evs more appealing, making synthetic fuels more competitive in the process. Also this fuel can be mixed with regular fuel to lower cost

[@_TbT_]

@@Ignacio.Romero Renewable energy will be rare and therefore be expensive for years and decades still. Until then it makes no sense wasting that for the production of eFuels, when it can be used more efficiently.

[@Ignacio.Romero]

@@_TbT_ 62% of Chile's energy generation is renewable, that's far from rare. If Chile can do it so can the rest of the world

[@maxrose1618]

Sam, your music selections are always so incredible. If you haven't already discussed on the podcast it would be really interesting to hear more about your process (where you get the music from and how you draw inspiration for the specific pieces you choose)

[@samorka2330]

Makes more sense than electric cars.

[@seenthroughglass]

In the short and more remote locations, it 100% does

[@CarLoverPhotography]

Wwwaaaaayyyyy better than electric cars.

[@grantfergusson-hx3fp]

Love that your content isn’t revolved around continually flipping/modding cars. Much more substance and certainly more enjoyable

[@rossdonison4999]

Superbly made video. You are nailing it over and over. And huge kudos to Porsche for exploring this avenue of alternate sources of actual fuel… this is the way to go. It avoids many of the pitfalls and negative aspects of going all electric.

[@williambarton4447]

Thank you for creating this video! About to graduate from my university with a major in supply chain and Spanish. HIF is now on my radar--seems to be perfect for a young automotive enthusiast.

[@ChristopherZoechling]

In 2021 I raced in the Porsche Super Cup & Porsche Carrera Cup Germany. I was support by Porsche E Fuel and like mentioned in the video, we all raced with Porsche E Fuels in the Super Cup. Great Video & content 👍🏁

[@joseramongutierrez8018]

What a marvelous KZbin recommendation this video is! My beloved birth country, with one of the best saloon cars in the world, promoting the long future of ICE, in the most magical place on planet Earth. The perfect road trip adventure. Beautiful photography and cinematography; fantastic job, Sam! I immediately subscribed to your channel.

[@helloreviews]

Chile is so beautiful, we have so many interesting places and diverse places

[@carloscanizares101]

This is why you’re my favourite car channel! You don’t just show us cars, but living life with them.

[@ig7567]

Proud Chilean here, I'm glad you enjoyed Patagonia.

[@rossturnbull8632]

Looks outstanding...Chilean wine is quite something too....🍷

[@ig7567]

@@rossturnbull8632 Certainly!

[@neddleman26]

Beautiful production!! Thank you for sharing such an incredible experience with us across the Chilean landscape. Excited to hear more there is more presence of e-fuels

[@macayers]

A most interesting and enlightening video, really appreciated! A thought is that hopefully the 'powers that be' will also pull off their blinkers over hemp based product and allow hemp to also become a part of the new synthetic fuel possibility.

[@williampowell9013]

Absolutely outstanding video Sam! What an incredible place to explore in a Porsche. The photographer in me would probably be stopping every second to get photos haha. I love the idea that you can still embrace the enjoyment and emotion which comes with the ICE, whilst knowing that you aren't polluting the beautiful environment around you. I really hope Synthetic fuels see more development in the near future.

[@danielquiroga7178]

Tremenda información, siendo de Chile no estaba al tanto de que se estuviera intentando desarrollar esta tecnología. Ojala prospere.

[@cybernetix86]

What I've learned from this trip is that Chile looks like a great place to take pictures! This video is mostly half an hour of great landscapes view ....oh! and cool fuels that might save the car industry when it runs out of batteries! ...or gets bored of RC cars sounding cars. Great video!

[@mazz1557]

Easily some of the best and most pleasing to watch car channels on KZbin. And I learned something. Great.

[@freddieziegenbein4593]

What an absolutely eye opening video! Studying some modules about sustainability in the automotive world at the moment in uni and this is so so interesting! What a watch.

[@dereumell28]

Was so looking forward to this after the discussions in behind the glass! Awesome topic in, what I am sure, is an awesome to be video :)

[@warpiranha862]

This has to be the way. Thanks for another video Sam!

[@MM-xr6tz]

Great Vid Sam, I went there in 2003. Exactly the same weather, by all accounts to see the Cerro Paine Grande on a clear day is verging on a miracle. Awesome hospitality though, if you get chance visit San Pedro de Atacama which is biblicaly stunning.

[@tobygassor3383]

26.06 is unbelievable. I’ve watched every stg video since the 4c days and I’m blown away every time

[@anthonybaker5896]

Very interesting and well presented . Nice to see the Speedmaster back on the wrist as well. Keep up the good work Sam

[@carlosorozco4786]

Excellent video Sam! I loved it! I agree that synthetic fuel has to be part of the conversation and you perfectly showed why. I also love the scenery! I had to pause to see how much is the flight to Chile 😂! This brought me back to the Top Gear Patagonia Special. You accomplished what Top Gear couldn't. You showed another part of the world that's beautiful without pissing off the locals.

[@paulhumph7910]

Great film Sam. I agree that new fuels are much more likely to be the solution than EV's are in the long term. But isn't there a certain irony in Porsche flying a group of journalists (and cars) to the other side of the world to tell the story!!

[@Richard--99]

you are the goat of editing on yt, simply amazing

[@lesflynn4455]

Sam. This is a well presented, important and beautiful video. Thanks mate. I'll never forget the old Patagonia adventure on TG. It's my favourite special those three ever did.

[@Jay__C]

The quality of these productions is A+++. Outstanding work. Kudos, Sam.

[@jamesthesilver]

I've always thought your video have had great cinematography but the last few you have put out are on another level. Amazing to see and looking forward to more

[@jeanlafrance8746]

I agree, absolutely incredible videos lately

[@kjtsitko]

There’s something special about your narrative Sam. It’s pleasant to watch and listen to! Keep up the great work! 👍

[@williamapple1415]

My favorite car KZbinr (and KZbinr in general!) just keeps on pumping out phenomenal videos! Thank you for everything you do Sam! I aspire to be like you one day!

[@harrypotter7891]

So glad you enjoy our country. Come visit us again whenever you want! Greetings from a chilean 🙌🙌

[@stevepeake433]

I'm relatively new to the channel, but this episode sets it apart from the rest. Congratulations. I do hope such high quality content continues.

[@wolvoman1]

Excellent video, you know you've made it when Porsche fly you to location in a private jet.

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

Fantastic video, beautifully shot with a flowing story. Great stuff.

[@visualbree]

The video, the soundtracks, the adventure, the cars and the cinematography. SImply stunning.

[@simongibbs3936]

Fantastic work Sam. Thoroughly enjoyed that. Synthetic fuels make total sense alongside EV vehicle and infrastructure development. It means myself and people like me can continue to do a few thousand miles a year in our aging toys, a somewhat tatty but much loved 996 C4S in my case while daily duties are done in an EV where infrastructure and personal circumstances allow. We are waiting on delivery of a new Renault Zoe for example. Affordable through a company car salary sacrifice scheme.

[@aley921]

So incredible! Its refreshing to see that synthetic & renewable fuels are not just buzz words. I agree with your point on electric cars not being suitable for some people, at some point we also have to understand that manufactoring and mass producing electric vehicles will not be as environmentaly suitable as repairing and reusing existing cars. It's food for thought for the future and hopfully it picks up in other sectors such as air transport, cargo boats and in our homes. Big props to Porsche for spearheading this and hopefully more brands make the investment soon (I imagine its a big one £££), It will take off in a major way if we open our eyes to the fact that PEV does not have to be the end game

[@aley921]

I also loved that fact about the windmill wind operating speeds, that made me LOL a bit 😉

[@_TbT_]

This whole endeavour is a red herring to make you feel good and trick you into buying Porsches in the times to come as if you would „protect the planet“ by driving an efuel Porsche. It is not environmentally helpful, not scalable, not economically feasible.

[@dh580]

love all your content, this is the best so far, you're a real ambassador! Thoroughly enjoyed this! Thanks Sam

[@ezbron]

One of the best videos we could have received right now! And by you! Such an great video of a great subject in a spectacular place, made by you ! So proud of you, so happy for it all! Well done Sam! Well done

[@Druezy]

Sunday morning cartoons for adults, you're killing the videos Sam!

[@BenzinioB]

Excellent video Sam. In many regards one of the best "overlanding" videos of Torres Del Paine and Patagonia. And excellent work on presenting e-Fuels. Please keep doing it. Maybe you can form some "aliance" with other youtubers to make it popular and why is important to switch to e-Fuels. THAT SHOULD BE THE FUTURE!

[@James79959]

Fantastic piece of content. This goes well beyond what anyone else is doing on KZbin in this genre. Great work and really strong advocacy

[@Goooooo]

Thank you for your continued dedication to this subject! You're a hero for trying it in your 360 and it's refreshing to see someone searching for solutions to operating our classics for the long term!

[@ItsRyan.]

Sam, You’re leagues above every other Automotive KZbinr.. You create master pieces that are a joy to watch! Generally curious.. roads like these, Are the likes of speed cameras just none existent? Speed limits, Are they a thing or just use common sense?

[@dannycollins2651]

I really hope they can make these products become more available and government regulations accept and adopt these as a great alternative to regular fuels

[@carlsaint6101]

Your best video since Tenerife last year! Still my number 1 channel! Brilliant!

[@IT-28]

Sam deserves millions of subs at this point!

[@BollocksToThat]

I was looking forward to this, amazing documentary Sam looking forward to the future of cars if we can still use "fuel"

[@louissaunders63]

yet another vid that has blew me away, an absolute treat! watched you for many years Sam and it just keeps on getting better and better!!

[@caps4lifeov8]

Sam as always making some of the best content in the space. The rest of the community needs to pay attention!

[@thepisteoffice]

Simply superb. Great to see the Panamera's as well - I've had mine for four months now and love it.

[@davidowen2859]

Had my Panamera for 5 years. The most underrated car of all time. To own a Panamera is to love it.

[@user-bf9yq3wu6z]

hopefully this gets developed enough.... would defs save the engine

[@glassmandon5594]

This should have a million views. Great soundtrack, well shot, loved it.

[@ho-yinng2214]

Wow. Every video I watch just gets better and better. 1. I think you sound a bit like Kevin Mcloud. Which isn’t a bad thing at all. 2. If this car malarkey doesn’t work out you should just make travel videos. Keep up the great work Sam. You are the only car KZbinr that I have continued to follow over the years.

[@tomoldigs1353]

Fantastic scenery, and of course synthetic fuel makes sense in all the wide country’s with long distance and it’s possible to use all the existing infrastructure, including the ICE cars.

[@cigarjefe]

I was just there last week. Bravo, mate.

[@bbpleg]

This has to be your best video so far!! I mean 10/10 😎

[@rseguras]

Thanks for visit my country, glad you like it :)

[@andreios22]

WOW! This was absolutely interactively brilliant! I felt like I was there. Thank you Sam 🙏 I think they're called Guanaco.😂LMAO -- @23:22; "hola!, buenos dias!... buenos dias. 🤣

[@BakersTaste]

Showing this to everyone I know who likes cars. It’s an exciting idea and gives hope!

[@chain2001]

One of these days you are going to blow up on KZbin... I be watching some of my regulars and then tune into one of your vids and i'll see that you'll have 3mil in subs as you should. QUALITY!!! I only like watching 10min Vlogs or there or there abouts, but when creator the makes a vid that keeps my interest the whole way through... Boooooooom ! Keep it up Sam...

[@lorenzocaregnato9270]

Love this kind of videos! Keep up the good work Sam! 💪🏻

[@ericokompatzki7110]

Glad you enjoyed your time here in this thin and long piece of land we call Chile

[@gpbox2008]

Quality, passionate content Sam....well done, a voice of sense on behalf of those of us dismayed at the singular focus on EV (which is only part of the solution)....well done

[@cardudespty8514]

The music is such a VIBE

[@Riiiisc]

I don't comment very often, but Sam what a great video well done! Learned a lot about Chili, I too didn't expect it to be like this.

[@apospecial3848]

As a petrolhead thats just awesome news for me. My biggest concern was, that e-fuels feel noticeable different to drive compared to regular fuel. So very great news, we need more then just ev‘s , as you said they don‘t take the win in every scenario. Great content as always💪🏼 Greetings from germany

[@_TbT_]

They will feel noticeably different to drive if you have to pay for them. Would you pay 8-10€ per liter?

[@apospecial3848]

@@_TbT_ Well that might be the prices for today, but if there is increased demand in the next years, prices will go down as a result. And I would pay 4€ if its possible to drive my dreamcars then.

[@_TbT_]

@@apospecial3848 The energy needed to get 1 liter of efuel is around 33 kWh. Have a look at the prices for that and then add the production facility which also needs to be paid, the transport and distribution as well as taxes for the fuel. 4€ seems quite unlikely.

[@thecreedy]

By far my favourite channel, honestly Sam, you and your content is amazing. Keep it up!

[@SnipNTint]

What an Epic location and an excellent video. There is so much more to our sustainable future than just electric. But btw at 23:46, you were in America. I’ve been a fan since the beginning of your channel. Keep up the great content. I enjoy my Sunday mornings with an amazing cup of coffee (this week Loveless Coffee) and your videos. Thanks Sam!

[@AleksandrHalas]

INCREDIBLE COUNTRY, AMAZING CAR, HAVE A NICE TRIP SAM!!!

[@philedwards7174]

Brilliant video, Could be a stand alone BBC2 documentary. Keep them coming.

[@Kxji]

This is something above car content.

[@Tomy_Carspotter]

It's an honour to have had you in my beautiful country, Argentina ❤️

[@blackbeastsquad994]

Thank you so much for putting attention to the topic!! Super important for the future energy mix in transportation. And how cool will it be to drive the cool cars (combustions of today) 15 years from now, have same emissions as EVs, but actually having fun (has yet to happen in an EV...) 😂🔥🏎

[@noiisserpmii]

Synthetic fuels are the future! Carbon neutral & can pretty much be the “easiest” acclimation to the current infrasture. If it can work for all vehicles like american classics from the early 20s all the way to modern day its a huge success.

[@nicksneeraj]

Stunning video and edits as usual Sam. But the best part about this video is that You (Porsche too) have given us ICE people some sort of hope. Love what you do 👌👌

[@apolloandratti7922]

Hope you had some Chilean wine and empanadas! Wonderful story. What a lovely country!

[@Roodra_Singh]

I'm feeling so bad watching this piece of video on KZbin for free. Sam you're a great story teller, a great presenter and above all an excellent cinematographer the shots, the use of drone and 360 camera is far beyond from what I've seen from automotive youtubers. I'm sure there are youtubers out there with better cars, better camera gear, better story telling but i repeat nothing comes close to you the way you present things. I really hope Netflix pitches you an idea and it would be a treat to watch. Thank you for all the hours you're putting in.

[@christophgrob7866]

Brilliant Mobilty-Revolution, brillant Video 👌

[@finbarroflaherty2963]

Note to the BBC and every other TV network.... ring this man and ask him to allow this clip to be shown to the world.

[@rmcer2]

The quality of your videos are becoming so impressive

[@NEKORID]

Welcome to my country! I've been watching for many years. Never thought you were going to visit us. Cheers! pd: next time choose cueca. Cumbia is not really from here!

[@kayne8290]

Cinematic quality is through the roof, loving it!

[@Willburys]

Im 30 years younger i will emigrated to Patagonien. I love this landscape and the People..

[@NBMBC40]

Great video Sam, electric is not the short to medium term answer but synthetic fuel is.