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Cummins approves renewable diesel use for industrial engines

August 30, 2023August 30, 2023 Miners News

Cummins confirmed it has approved the use of unblended renewable diesel, including hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), for all of its industrial high-horsepower engines across all ratings. The renewable diesel, often also called unblended paraffinic fuels (EN15940), has been shown to reduce net greenhouse gas (GHG) emission by up to 90% compared to conventional diesel, dependent on the exact feedstock and…

Sandvik selects Cat HVO capable engines in sustainability effort

July 1, 2022July 1, 2022 Miners News

Sandvik has successfully completed testing of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) with Cat C-Series engines to power its mining and construction equipment – without modifications to either the engines or the fuel tanks. The OEM said this will help reduce net carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by up to 90% compared with conventional diesel. “Our Cat dealer Finning [UK and Ireland] offered…