From 2025, all diesel BMWs made in Germany will be fuelled at the plants with HVO 100 fuel

The BMW Group is switching the initial fuelling of all diesel models produced in Germany to HVO 100. The abbreviation HVO stands for "hydrotreated vegetable oil" and the addition of "100" indicates that it is 100 per cent, i.e. pure fuel.

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The switch to HVO 100 will take place in January 2025 at the BMW Group's Munich, Dingolfing, Regensburg and Leipzig plants, which produce more than 50 per cent of the group's diesel vehicles each year. The initial refuelling at the plants before delivery to dealers is between five and eight litres, depending on the model.

BMW has chosen the MY Renewable Diesel fuel from Finnish company Neste for its cars. It is claimed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90 per cent over the life cycle of the fuel compared to fossil diesel.

HVO fuel can also be sold at petrol stations in Germany from the end of May 2024. This fuel is produced from various food industry waste products such as cooking oils, as well as residues and other renewable raw materials. No palm oil or conventional biodiesel is used in the production process.

Compared to fossil diesel, HVO 100 has a number of technical advantages: its combustion produces less CO2, its chemical properties ensure better cold starting. It is also resistant to microbial contamination (the so-called "diesel plague") due to its purity.

Source: BMW