This is a 100% pure synthetic diesel fuel made from renewable sources (according to RED II and III). HVO is NOT biodiesel! (See video below to see the difference). Depending on the feedstock composition (RED II/III), a CO₂ emission reduction of up to 90% can be achieved compared to fossil diesel.
European fuel pumps are labelled as „HVO“ or „HVO100“ plus the additional designation „XTL“ according to standard „DIN EN 15940„. A brand name is also often included (e.g., NesteMy, HVOlution). North American petrol stations label HVO as ‘renewable diesel’ (f.ex. R99 / R95 etc.in accordance with the US standard ASTM).- The labels „HVO100“ and „XTL“ clearly indicate that it is 100% pure HVO fuel.
- If „HVO“ and „XTL“ are indicated, it may in individual cases also be HVO93 with 7% biodiesel admixture.
- HVO100 in Europe legally complies with the DIN EN 15940 standard and contains appropriate lubricating additives that protect the engine. Additional additives are not necessary. They are unnecessary and can impair fuel properties. If you still need to use an additive, make sure it is compatible with HVO100.
- HVO100 is usually odorless and water-clear. Products from different manufacturers vary slightly. Neste fuel is almost odourless; ENI and Repsol fuels have a more distinctive smell.
- With HVO100, (especially older) engines run significantly quieter and with higher performance.
- The fuel is particularly suitable for vehicles with long periods of inactivity (classic cars, camping vehicles) due to its resistance to diesel bug.
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Reduction of emissions
Values from manufacturers such as Neste and ADAC
- Balanced savings of up to 90% less CO2
- 33% weniger Feinstaub (+ weniger Partikel)
- 33% less fine dust (+ fewer particles)
- 30% less hydrocarbons (HC)
- 24% less carbon monoxide (CO)
- Reduced emissions of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
- Older cars up to approximately Euro 6b achieve better local emissions (ADAC).
- Newer diesel vehicles (e.g. Euro 6d) do not improve local emissions because they already have a very efficient cleaning system (ADAC).
- In all diesel vehicles, the exhaust gas purification system is significantly relieved by the use of HVO (ADAC).