Stellantis partners SPH3, France to showcase Citroën Berlingo in HVO Aurora Trial On December 17, Stellantis announced its partnership with SPH3, France, to showcase Citroën Berlingo at its Vigo plant as part of the HVO Aurora Trial. The project is touring Europe using a Citroën Berlingo and a Fiat Ducato to highlight the benefits of HVO, a renewable fuel made from used cooking oil and animal fats. The HVO Aurora Program tracks HVO usage and e...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/18

299 hp and 580 Nm of torque. For the first time, MHEV plus technology is used, which provides an additional power of up to 18 kW (24 hp) in combination with an electric compressor. Together, the electrified components provide strong acceleration and high efficiency. The engine is also certified for HVO 100 fuel under the European standard EN 15940. The renewable fuel can cut carbon dioxide emissions by 70–95% compared to regular diesel. MHEV pl...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/05

ssor and generator build maximum boost pressure (3.6 bar) almost one second faster, giving quicker acceleration with no lag i.e., similar to the feel of an electric car. The compressor wheel can reach 90,000 rpm in just 250 milliseconds, nearly 40% faster than before. The new engine can also run on HVO (XTL) fuel, following the European EN 15940 standard. The "XTL" marking on the fuel cap identifies this compatibility. Based on Audi press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/27

vehicles work with DREEV’s V2G charging system. The service will launch in France in Q2 2026 and is being presented at the Solutrans event. Two Stellantis vans i.e., Citroën Berlingo and Fiat Ducato, were also displayed with SP3H’s FluidBox Micro sensor, which monitors low-carbon fuels such as HVO. These vans are part of the HVO Aurora European tour, demonstrating that fleets can use renewable HVO fuel without changing vehicles or infrastruc...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/21

TraXon 2 transmission, the TraXon 2 Hybrid was developed to improve overall efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions while preserving the range and refueling capabilities of the combustion engine. It is available as full hybrid or plug-in hybrid heavy commercial vehicles and can be combined with diesel, HVO/e-fuels, CNG/LPG or hydrogen combustion engines. It operates at 600 to 800 V, with a continuous power output of 190 kW, and a higher peak power. (...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/21

Stellantis announces HVO Aurora project in Europe On November 13, Stellantis announced HVO Aurora, a project to help businesses cut CO2 emissions by using Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) in light commercial vehicle fleets. Developed within Stellantis’ Star*Up program and supported by the Pro One business unit, it introduces a digital system to track, verify, and certify real-world HVO use, providing transparent proof of emissions reduction. To...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/14

ewable fuels at the “Fleet Europe Days” event in Luxembourg on October 22-23, 2025. Increasing the share of renewable fuels can help cut carbon emissions from Europe’s 250 million existing vehicles. BMW has developed a new tracking system that ensures all its diesel fleet vehicles run only on HVO100 renewable diesel. The system compares vehicle refueling data with fleet payment records, allowing full traceability and paving the way for “H...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/23

IVECO Bus signs for delivery of 127 Crossway buses in Belgium On July 17, 2025, IVECO Bus announced it had signed a third contract with the Transport Operator of Wallonia (OTW) to supply 127 additional Crossway Low Entry buses. The buses are powered by 360-hp Cursor 9 engines compatible with HVO fuel and paired with Voith gearboxes for efficient performance. OTW emphasized that passenger comfort, noise reduction, and energy efficiency were decisi...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/18

fts for smoother operation, and a strong engine brake with up to 344 kW of power from the Variable Valve Brake (VVB) system. Scania’s turbo dosing system improves AdBlue use and fuel efficiency. Beyond fuel savings and weight reduction, the Super 11 is also compatible with renewable fuels such as HVO and FAME, helping reduce emissions without needing new fueling infrastructure. The Super 11 will be available starting in June 2025. Based on Scan...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/20

uel cells, and renewable fuels like biogas. At BAUMA, Volvo showcased the FH Electric 6×2 hook lift and the FMX Electric 6×4 three-way tipper, demonstrating the feasibility of electric transport in construction applications. All Volvo trucks are, in addition, certified for renewable fuels such as HVO and biodiesel B100, offering flexible solutions for customers seeking to decarbonise. Scania’s exhibit focused on vehicles and power solutions d...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/01

by 2040 using a three-path technology strategy. This approach is built on battery electric, fuel cell electric and combustion engines that run on renewable fuels like green hydrogen (produced by splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen using renewable electricity), biogas (Bio-LNG) or biodiesel and HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil). (Volvo Trucks release on April 29, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/30

dels are now available with a specially developed PACCAR’s B100-compatible MX-13 engine, available for both tractor and rigid configurations. The B100 biodiesel is made entirely from renewable vegetable oils and fats. It can reduce CO2 emissions by up to 90% compared to regular diesel, similar to HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil). The B100-compatible MX-13 engine (355 kW) is equipped with special software to help cut CO2 emissions, considering f...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/07

Isuzu and other companies' HVO fuel development and commercialization projects adopted as Tokyo’s support project The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has selected projects of nine companies, including Isuzu Motors Limited (Isuzu) and Euglena Co., Ltd., as its technology development support project for the development and practical use of fuel that contains hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO). For three years through February 2028, the nine companies...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/14

seats plus one wheelchair space. The new Volvo B13R UNVI XL is powered by the latest generation 13-litre Euro-6 diesel engine, paired with a 12-speed Volvo I-Shift transmission, delivering up to 500 hp of power and 2,500 Nm or torque. The vehicle can also run on either hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) or biofuel engine options. Based on Volvo Buses press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/11

ce and durability compared to the previous generation. By replacing its Ecotorq GEN1.5 engine with the redesigned Ecotorq GEN2, Ford Trucks is aiming for greater durability, longer lifespan, and up to 11.3% better fuel efficiency through vehicle-level optimizations. The GEN2 engine, compatible with HVO fuel, offers more power, efficiency, and a greener driving experience. Based on Ford Trucks press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/06

and a brushless motor, enhancing fuel efficiency while reducing noise and emissions. It can integrate seamlessly with modern vehicle systems through protocols such as LIN and CI bus. With a maximum heat output of 8,500 BTU/h (2.5 kW), it supports multiple fuel types, including diesel, gasoline, and HVO. In addition, the company will present its range of commercial vehicle HVAC systems at this event. These systems are designed with a focus on comp...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/03

BMW adopts renewable HVO 100 fuel for diesel vehicles, cuts emissions by 90% On January 23, BMW Austria announced that starting January 2025, customers will receive their diesel vehicles from German plants will come with HVO 100 fuel, a renewable diesel made from Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil, which reduces carbon emissions by up to 90%. The '100' indicates pure fuel. BMW develops and primarily produces diesel engines at its Steyr site in Austria, w...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/23

g comfortable driving.  The event featured various activities, including a test drive session for the media, an Engine Exhibition, and various models of Isuzu D-Max and MU-X showcases. Both models also got a demonstration drive, powered by alternative energy sources, specifically fuel blended with HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil), a new generation biodiesel synthesized from used cooking oil. This aligns with Isuzu’s concept of “Multi-pathway...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/13

Stellantis lineup fully compatible with green HVO fuel On November 11, Stellantis announced that all its cars and light-duty commercial vehicles are fully compatible with Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) Diesel, a sustainable alternative to traditional Diesel. HVO is made from renewable materials like used vegetable oils, animal fat, and waste cooking oils, producing a cleaner, sulfur-free fuel with fewer pollutants. Many existing Stellantis vehi...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/11

brid has an intelligent traction system developed in conjunction with Suspensys. It has a diesel engine and an electric auxiliary axle, all automatically calibrated by means of technologies incorporated into the vehicle by VWCB, which helps reduce emissions by more than 90% with the combined use of HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil). The new generation of the e-Delivery features new motors, greater in-cab connectivity and solutions to reduce rechar...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/09