Mahle’s new battery heavy vehicle engines nearly zero CO2 when running on HVO100
In Germany, Mahle’s range extender electric trucks combine the sustainability of electric drive systems with the flexibility and range of the internal combustion engine. They assist the cost-intensive road transport sector to lower total cost of ownership over the vehicle life cycle and facilitate climate-friendly investments. In addition, range extender BEVs contribute to achieving European carbon dioxide fleet targets. With its electrification products for commercial vehicles, MAHLE is among the market leaders in Europe and is also expanding its presence with Chinese commercial vehicle manufacturers, who are increasingly entering the European market with battery-electric trucks.
Under real-life operating conditions, the truck emits about 80 percent less CO2 in range extender operation than a truck with a conventional drive system. If the internal combustion engine, which is biofuel-ready thanks to MAHLE components, is operated with renewable fuels such as the advanced HVO100 biodiesel, the truck has virtually zero CO2 emissions.
Category: Fuels
