HVO100 is a renewable and
sustainable synthetic fuel made from vetted waste vegetable oils and animal
fats. It has a low carbon footprint, zero sulfur and can be used in Volvo Group
engines without any modifications.It can be used as a standalone fuel or blended
with diesel without impacting service intervals or engine components and has
emerged as an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional fuels.
“While HVO is not strictly a zero-emissions fuel, it
is a fossil-free alternative that reduces well-to-wheel emissions by up to 90
percent, which makes a significant step forward in reducing our environmental
impact.“ Incorporating HV100 into our manufacturing process is just one part of
our multi-pronged approach to decarbonization.
Volvo Trucks first adopted its HVO first fill program at its factory in
Tuve, Sweden, in 2022, but the adoption of the program at the Wacol facility is
the first time a multi-branded Volvo Group manufacturing facility has
implemented the approach. The group recently signed a
12-month agreement with Ampol to supply HVO100 to its fleet of trucks built at
the Wacol factory.