and offers space for up to 90 passengers in its various seating arrangements. With the start of production of the new city bus, the MAN Auto Uzbekistan plant in Samarkand is developing into a competence centre for CNG vehicles. Nearly all current models can be run on biodiesel or synthetic diesel (HVO - hydrotreated vegetable oil). In the next step towards emission-free transport, MAN Truck & Bus is planning to start series production of a purel...

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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...

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in U.S. in September BMW introduces eTrucks at Leipzig plant to cut nine tonnes carbon emissions annually BMW Leipzig plant launches production of second generation 2 Series Gran Coupé BMW expands Automated Driving in Factory Environment (AFW) project across key production plants BMW plants adopts HVO 100 diesel to carbon emissions by 90% BMW Leipzig plant adopts hydrogen burners to cut emissions BMW Debrecen plant, Hungary enters final phase, r...

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p solar panels from 2025 BMW Regensburg plant transforms logistics with automation and digitalization BMW Regensburg plant to revolutionize logistics with hydrogen-powered fleet by 2026 BMW expands Automated Driving in Factory Environment (AFW) project across key production plants BMW plants adopts HVO 100 diesel to carbon emissions by 90% BMW Regensburg plant hits 100,000 EV milestone, on track for record 330,000 units in 2024 BMW Regensburg pla...

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of e-mobility expansion The new BMW 330e Sedan celebrates its market launch BMW presents updated BMW i4 and new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé BMW Munich plant unveils bionic robot gripper for BMW i4 Assembly BMW Group celebrates topping-out ceremony for new Talent Campus in Munich BMW plants adopts HVO 100 diesel to carbon emissions by 90% BMW Munich plant preparing for NEUE KLASSE production in summer 2026 BMW Debrecen plant, Hungary enters fina...

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6 diesel generates output of 299 hp and 580 Nm of torque. For the first time, it features MHEV plus technology, which adds up to 24 hp of extra power using 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 p...

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(HGVs) at its Zuffenhausen, Weissach, and Leipzig sites, alongside 22 biogas-fuelled HGVs. An additional electric HGV transports vehicles to Switzerland from the Zuffenhausen plant. With twelve HGVs around the Zuffenhausen plant now powered by refuels. Moreover, Porsche is testing synthetic fuels (HVO100) in a multi-year trial. On May 14, Porsche announced that it has officially started electromobility at its Leipzig factory in Saxony (Germany),...

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100% renewable district heating BMW Steyr plant develops thermal management to increase EV range by 15% BMW Steyr plant, Austria powers half of new engine production BMW Steyr, Austria ships first sixth-gen electric engines to Debrecen plant, Hungary for Neue Klasse test vehicles BMW plants adopts HVO 100 diesel to carbon emissions by 90% BMW Steyr plant to produce 600,000 electric drives annually from 2025 BMW adopts renewable HVO 100 fuel for ...

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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...

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ng G9 Lotus Emeya R NIO EL8 Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Renault 5 Suzuki Swift Hydrogen DI Tesla Model 3 equipped with Tula Dynamic Motor Drive technology to improve eDrive efficiency by pulsing torque near peak efficiency leading to reduced energy consumption. Volvo XC60 equipped with dual tank setup (HVO and Diesel). The fuel supply to the engine was changed during the demo drive and detected by the DENSO Fuel Detection Logic. ...

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production in Dingolfing, Germany plant BMW to power Dingolfing and Regensburg plants from rooftop solar panels from 2025 BMW Dingolfing plant begins production of BMW M5 Touring model BMW expands Automated Driving in Factory Environment (AFW) project across key production plants BMW plants adopts HVO 100 diesel to carbon emissions by 90% BMW unveils updated all-electric iX SAV models BMW Dingolfing plant collaborates with Landshut University, G...

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Platform. It raises the bar on performance and fuel efficiency with a host of improvements and new features, achieving an overall reduction in fuel consumption of up to 3%. The new engine line-up meets Euro VI/E emissions standards and is type-approved for 100% second-generation bio-diesel, such as HVO. On November 17, Iveco announced that its plants in Madrid and Valladolid have been awarded the Lean & Green Star by the Association of Manufactur...

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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. (...

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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...

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(HGVs) at its Zuffenhausen, Weissach, and Leipzig sites, alongside 22 biogas-fuelled HGVs. An additional electric HGV transports vehicles to Switzerland from the Zuffenhausen plant. With twelve HGVs around the Zuffenhausen plant now powered by refuels. Moreover, Porsche is testing synthetic fuels (HVO100) in a multi-year trial. On February 14, multiple sources reported that Porsche AG plans to cut 1,900 jobs by 2029, mainly affecting its Stuttga...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/10/27

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...

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trucks Volvo Trucks North America improves powertrain offering with new Volvo VNL Volvo Trucks North America highlights connectivity features in new VNL Volvo’s all-new VNL designed to protect environment, enhance driver and truck efficiency VTNA moves ‘Toward Zero’ by fueling trucks with HVO at New River Valley Plant Volvo delivers 41 VNR Electric trucks to California customer ACT Expo 2024: Volvo Autonomous Solutions unveils Volvo VNL...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/09/26

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...

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