Alternative Fuels
Alternative fuels are energy sources other than traditional fossil fuels (gasoline, diesel) used to power vehicles. They include biofuels, hydrogen, natural gas for vehicles (NGV), and electricity.
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Which alternative fuels are most relevant for a transport fleet?
The choice of the 'best' alternative fuel depends on the vehicle type and usage.
The most relevant options today are: 1.
**Electricity:** The preferred solution for light commercial vehicles and company cars, thanks to its excellent carbon footprint (zero tailpipe emissions) and low running cost.
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**Biofuels (HVO, B100):** The best current option to quickly decarbonize existing heavy-duty truck fleets.
They are compatible with modern diesel engines and can reduce GHG emissions by up to 90%.
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**Natural Gas for Vehicles (NGV/BioNGV):** A mature solution for trucks and buses, especially in its renewable form (BioNGV), which offers a very favorable carbon footprint.
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**Hydrogen:** A very promising technology for long-haul heavy transport, as it combines long range with short refueling times.
The vehicle offerings and station network are still under development.
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Biofuels (HVO, B100)
Natural Gas for Vehicles (NGV)
Hydrogen
decarbonization
zero tailpipe emissions
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Biofuel
Hydrogen Vehicle
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