Unlock sustainability and efficiency with HVO fuel
Hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) is a fossil-free, low-carbon fuel. As a sustainable alternative to diesel, HVO is also known as renewable diesel. HVO helps businesses reduce their environmental impact while still providing many of the same benefits and performance as traditional diesel fuel.
Shifting to cleaner, sustainable fuel alternatives is more crucial than ever. As global industries strive to combat climate change, the demand for renewable diesel and HVO is rising. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) estimates that U.S. renewable diesel production capacity could reach 384,000 bpd, or 5.9 billion gallons annually, by the end of 2025.
Since HVO shares many properties with traditional diesel, it is a drop-in fuel that can be easily substituted or blended with traditional diesel. As interest in this simple, efficient alternative grows, our team is here to assist you and your business in understanding and leading HVO adoption so you can stay on the road to Destination Zero.
At Cummins, we pride ourselves on our history of innovation and design our products to integrate renewable diesel seamlessly. Since our portfolio of vehicle engines and power generators rarely requires modifications to utilize HVO or R100, we are making the transition to renewable diesel simple and straightforward. Connect with our team of experts to learn more about HVO and how it can help you meet your sustainable goals.
Benefits of switching from diesel to HVO fuel
HVO is renewable diesel produced from recycled vegetable oils. HVO contains 7% less fuel density, limited aromatic and sulfur content, and a higher cetane value than traditional diesel.
Drop-in solution
HVO can be directly substituted for diesel, which means no changes or modifications are needed to run approved Cummins engines and generators on HVO fuels.
Reduce carbon emissions by up to 90%
Although HVO fuel has similar chemical and physical properties to diesel fuel, it can help reduce net greenhouse gas emissions without any necessary modifications.
Improved engine performance
Renewable diesel has a higher cetane number than conventional diesel, offering more efficient combustion and enhancing engine performance.
Easy storing and handling
You can follow the same maintenance, fuel polishing, and storage recommendations for HVO as you would for diesel.
Resources on renewable diesel
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FAQs on HVO Fuel
Find answers to your questions about HVO, explore what makes it different and discover why it's an exciting alternative fuel.
HVO and paraffinic fuels
Find answers to frequently asked questions about how HVO, which is produced from recycled vegetable oil, and paraffinic fuels serve as diesel alternatives.
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Renewable diesel FAQs
Yes, HVO can be blended with diesel in any proportion. Since blends of diesel and HVO do not significantly affect engine performance, it is easy to integrate HVO fuel into your fuel strategy. HVO is a key part of our effort to provide customers with the broadest range of lower-carbon fuel alternatives through our Destination Zero strategy.
HVO is a diesel-like fuel produced through a process known as hydrogenation. In hydrogenation, lipids comprised of paraffinic hydrocarbons, such as vegetable oils, tallow, or used cooking oil, are treated with hydrogen. This process occurs at high pressures and temperatures, resulting in a renewable, low-carbon fuel that can blend with conventional diesel.
