Magirus with immediate effect will be refuelling its firefighting vehicles with HVO100 (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) on delivery. This measure applies to all vehicles whose chassis manufacturers have already issued a binding approval, including already existing vehicles.
HVO100 is a synthetically produced fuel and is made from vegetable and animal oils and fats. These raw materials mainly come from waste from the food industry, such as used cooking oil and fat residues. Hydrogenation produces a chemically pure fuel that is an environmentally friendly alternative that has been legalised since 2024 to conventional diesel. The use of HVO100 not only offers a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, but also improved air quality thanks to lower emissions of particulates and nitrogen oxides. “The synthetic fuel also keeps engines clean for longer. These factors make HVO100 an ideal choice for use in fire engines, which often have to operate under extreme conditions,” says Thomas Hilse, CEO Magirus.
The advantages are also reflected in improved fuel combustion, smoother engine running and good cold-start behaviour.
Well-known chassis manufacturers have also recognised these advantages for the engine and have approved the majority of their diesel engines. Many modern diesel engines can now be operated with HVO100 without any problems. Binding vehicle-specific information can be obtained from the relevant authorised workshop or on the website of the “Mobil in Deutschland e.V.” association.
“With the use of HVO100, Magirus is already pursuing the goal of making a sustainable contribution to environmental protection and making firefighting operations as emission-free as possible,” adds Marc Kuntz, Director Sales and Customer Service. “The decision to use HVO100 as the standard fuel for initial refuelling demonstrates Magirus’ commitment to promoting innovative and sustainable technologies and underlines its commitment to environmentally friendly solutions in firefighting. Battery-powered engines are not yet suitable for firefighting vehicles,” concludes Thomas Hilse, CEO Magirus.
While HVO100 suitability has no influence on the procurement costs of combustion vehicles, these are significantly higher for electrically powered emergency vehicles, also due to the significantly shorter lifetime of the batteries. Combined with the risks associated with the availability of high-voltage batteries, the crisis safety is currently still in doubt.
For this reason, Magirus recommends the use of HVO100 to every innovative and sustainably orientated fire brigade and, from today onwards, relies on this climate-neutral and crisis-proof fuel.
Further information about Magirus and HVO100 can be found at: https://www.magirusgroup.com/de/en/products/features/hvo100/
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