MAXUS vehicles in Europe fully compatible with renewable HVO-Diesel
- DELIVER 7 and DELIVER 9 vans run on alternative XTL fuel
- Production from renewable raw materials such as vegetable oil
- New T60 MAX pick-up also approved for use
Luxembourg/Cologne, 21 November, 2024 - MAXUS - provider of light commercial vehicles and distributed by Astara in Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany - today announced that all vehicles of the brand with internal combustion engines in Europe are fully compatible with XTL fuel (power-to-liquid fuels), a sustainable Diesel fuel that meets the requirements of the DIN standard EN 15940.
In addition to the DELIVER 7 and DELIVER 9 vans, which are each equipped with a 108 kW/148 hp 2.0-litre common rail diesel engine, the approval also already applies to the new T60 MAX. The pick-up will be launched in Germany at the beginning of 2025.
"At MAXUS, we want to offer our customers innovative solutions that support their sustainability goals," says Utz Rachner, Country Manager at SAIC MAXUS Europe. 2"By ensuring the compatibility of our vehicles with sustainable HVO fuel, we give them the opportunity to reduce their carbon footprint without sacrificing the reliability and performance they expect from MAXUS vehicles."
"Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) is a synthetic diesel fuel that is derived from waste materials such as vegetable oils, animal fats and used cooking oil in an environmentally friendly way. The release allows customers to seamlessly switch to a more sustainable fuel option without compromising the performance or warranty of their vehicles. HVO diesel offers the same performance characteristics as conventional fossil diesel, but with significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions. It is a drop-in replacement fuel that can be used in existing diesel engines without any modifications, making it a practical option for businesses and customers looking to run their vehicles more sustainably.
In a practical test, the German automobile club ADAC Deutschland estimated the CO2 savings potential at up to 90 per cent. The overall pollutant emissions are therefore at the level of fossil diesel fuel and even tend to fall in older vehicles. It is noteworthy that in the test, CO2 tailpipe emissions even fell by two to five per cent when using HVO diesel. The conclusion of the ADAC: HVO diesel is cleaner and can be refuelled without hesitation if its use is approved by the manufacturer.
The warranty for all MAXUS vehicles in circulation in Europe also remains unchanged when using HVO diesel: This means that customers are travelling sustainably and worry-free.
The authorisation of HVO diesel is in line with the brand's comprehensive sustainability approach, which enables customers to use state-of-the-art diesel-powered commercial vehicles in a climate-friendly manner.
"By confirming HVO compatibility with our entire European product range, MAXUS is taking a significant step forward on our sustainability journey," added Utz Rachner. "We are proud to offer our customers an environmentally friendly diesel option that complements our range of electric vehicles. This allows customers to choose the solution that best suits their needs and environmental goals."
MAXUS DELIVER 7
Fuel consumption: 8.0 l/100 km (combined); CO2 emissions (combined): 211 g/km.
MAXUS DELIVER 9
Fuel consumption: 8.8 l/100 km (combined); CO2 emissions (combined): 231 g/km
All values according to WLTP. All data in accordance with Regulation EC 715/2007.
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About SAIC MAXUS Europe SARL
SAIC MAXUS Europe, based in Luxembourg, is the European sales organisation of the SAIC Group, which is responsible for the MAXUS brand.
