Iveco ready for renewable diesel

IVECO is moving with the times to offer renewable diesel across its range, and on almost all models, backed with complete warranty support.

The European importer says as interest in Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) grows, so too has its range of HVO-compatible vehicles.

Iveco Trucks Australia head of product and customer innovation Andrew Winbanks says the brand’s wider compatibility with HVO is positive news for fleet owners.

“The use of HVO in compatible Iveco vehicles will not negatively impact engine life, service intervals, durability or performance; nor will the fuel affect after treatment systems, and warranties remain unchanged,” he said.

Mr Winbanks said Iveco medium- and heavy-duty truck engines have been HVO-compatible for several years, and more recently the Daily Van and Cab-Chassis line-up, equipped with the popular FIC 3.0-litre 180EVID engine, has transitioned to also be suitable for HVO use.

“While availability of HVO is currently limited and predominantly accessed through bulk commercial arrangements, leading industry players such as Viva Energy are looking to increase supply through additional importation and local processing.”

HVO is made up from waste sources such as vegetable oils and animal fats that are then hydrotreated, a process that uses hydrogens and catalysts at high temperatures and pressures.

With similar chemical properties to traditional diesel, HVO can be used as a 100 per cent replacement in compatible engines.

Benefits of using HVO include near zero CO2 emissions and greatly reduced methane and NOx emissions, making it an attractive interim solution between traditional fuels and zero emissions technologies.

Iveco owners who are unsure and wish to confirm the compatibility of their vehicles are advised to contact their dealer.