Flying To Chile To Try Porsche's Synthetic Fuel!

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I head to Chile to visit the HIF synthetic fuels plant, which #Porsche are investor of.
After learning more about #syntheticfuel last year, I've become really passionate about the topic so it was great to see what Porsche are doing in this space with this #efuel
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[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@peterkirton4580]

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

[@seenthroughglass]

Thanks

[@MontyStreet]

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

[@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.

[@willhicks96]

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

[@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).

[@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.

[@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.👌👏

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@helloreviews]

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

[@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 👍🏁

[@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)

[@carloscanizares4699]

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

[@grantfergusson-hx3fp]

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

[@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

[@ig7567]

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

[@rossturnbull8632]

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

[@ig7567]

@@rossturnbull8632 Certainly!

[@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.

[@wolvoman1]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@kjtsitko]

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

[@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

[@user-bf9yq3wu6z]

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

[@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!!

[@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!

[@dh580]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@thecreedy]

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

[@Druezy]

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

[@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.

[@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 :)

[@tobygassor3383]

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

[@lorenzocaregnato9270]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!!

[@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!

[@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.

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

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

[@mazz1557]

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

[@anthonybaker5896]

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

[@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!

[@visualbree]

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

[@warpiranha862]

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

[@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.

[@Jay__C]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@carlsaint6101]

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

[@samorka2330]

Makes more sense than electric cars.

[@seenthroughglass]

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

[@CarLoverPhotography]

Wwwaaaaayyyyy better than electric cars.

[@Richard--99]

you are the goat of editing on yt, simply amazing

[@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.

[@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. 🤣

[@Tomy_Carspotter]

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

[@harrypotter7891]

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

[@NewHandle_]

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

[@emilzagorov72]

Phenomenal piece of storytelling and visuals!

[@glassmandon5594]

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

[@rseguras]

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

[@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

[@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...) 😂🔥🏎

[@Jelabey]

Well done as always Sam! Hoping you get many more of these awesome opportunities and make amazing and informative content for us

[@ericokompatzki7110]

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

[@TradeFreshUK]

Outstanding as always, love your work Sam!

[@meneeya]

This is a fantastic video! Combining story telling, great footage and a beautiful car.

[@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

[@kayne8290]

Cinematic quality is through the roof, loving it!

[@6peste9]

Chilling and chilled, with the alpacas! Great video! 👌🏻

[@p4nix769]

Such a good Video about such an important subject. Thanks Sam!

[@roseydeath]

Excellent video Sam. Question - are these synthetic fuels only for petrol cars, or can they be used in diesel as well?

[@Moving_Chicane]

BAM! Outstanding job Sam! Thanks!!!

[@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 👌👌

[@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.

[@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.

[@cigarjefe]

I was just there last week. Bravo, mate.

[@SandyCow]

An incredibly exciting development in the automotive industry and wider industrial industry as a whole! Another great video 👌

[@thepisteoffice331]

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.

[@cardudespty8514]

The music is such a VIBE

[@karlp1600]

Great video Sam! Really nice shots of the cars and scenery! Cool place as well, keep it up. ❤️

[@AleksandrHalas]

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

[@evtester]

Great work Sam - as always🎉

[@aviator-kn8zq]

insane camera work and work ethics to get those thirst for shots satisfied

[@MasterCarsReview]

I love everything about this video! Cheers Sam

[@stephenlane9168]

Loved this video Sam. Reminded me of stunning New Zealand scenery when I loved there the last 14+ years before return to Blighty in 2018 🤦‍♂️

[@tedubadu2536]

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

[@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?

[@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!

[@stevemurrell6167]

Stunning video Sam.....really enjoyed it. You're right, e-fuels do make sense.....I hope they take off in a big way.

[@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!

[@gothychris]

Incredible videography as always!!

[@caps4lifeov8]

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

[@rmcer2]

The quality of your videos are becoming so impressive