Many of our mtu engines have already been approved for use with sustainable fuels like HVO, which can enable up to 90 per cent CO2 reduction as well as lowering particulate and nitrogen oxide emissions. Unlike some other alternative fuels, HVO is widely available and can be produced on an industrial scale from hydrogenated vegetable oil and waste materials from the catering and food industries.
We’ve also launched hybrid systems for rail, shipping and energy which will enable us to provide climate-friendly propulsion technologies in the future for applications from commercial ships, yachts, land and rail vehicles to energy systems where complete electrification is not an optimal solution in the long-term.
This recent investment shows our commitment to creating an enabling environment for the increased use of sustainable fuels, including engaging with policymakers and the wider industry to accelerate availability. Jörg explains: “We are doing everything we can to make the internal combustion engine climate-neutral with sustainable fuels and in combination with new technologies. But this can only be achieved if the political framework conditions are set so that alternative fuel production can be successfully ramped up."