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Stellantis Embraces and Adapts HVO Diesel Fuel
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Stellantis (NYSE: STLA)* said today that its entire assortment of cars and light-duty commercial vehicles is fully compatible with Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) diesel fuel. HVO diesel has the same performance as traditional diesel and is derived from renewable sources, such as vegetable oils or animal fats.
“The hydrogenation process used to produce HVO results in a cleaner, sulfur-free fuel with significantly reduced levels of aromatic compounds and pollutants, making it a sustainable and environmentally friendly option,” Stellantis claimed.
Well, yes, but with caveats, AutoInformed observes. Some sustainable-fuel industries are still budding. McKinsey & Company research says that most sustainable fuels (other than clean hydrogen) are projected to see significant growth by 2030. By 2050, McKinsey expects demand for sustainable fuels to quadruple. Depending on net-zero objectives across countries, the share of demand for sustainable fuels could account for as much as 37% of all energy used in the transportation sector. [The respected McKinsey & Company consultancy has many ongoing studies on Sustainability and Oil & Gas Practices. – AutoCrat]
“But sustainable fuels will need to be produced responsibly and with other sectors and regions in mind. The use of edible oils and sugar crops to produce sustainable fuels must be carefully balanced with the need to satisfy human food consumption, especially given food shortages in various parts of the world. Meeting the growing demand for sustainable fuels will require significant growth in feedstocks beyond oils and sugars, including renewable fuels from non-biological origins. The regulation of feedstocks is likely to play a critical role in the evolution of sustainable- fuel demand,” McKinsey said.
HVO Diesel is also validated for use in many existing Stellantis vehicles with Euro 5 and Euro 6 engines marked with “XTL” on their fuel filler neck. Additionally, certain non-XTL Euro 6 Diesel vehicles are compatible with HVO when equipped with the following engines:
“By broadening the adoption of green Diesel, Stellantis reinforces its commitment to protecting the environment and offering its customers sustainable choices that meet their needs,” Stellantis claimed.
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