For transporters who wish to switch to B100 biodiesel, the New Generation DAF XF, XG and XG+ can now also be delivered with a specially developed PACCAR MX-13 engine. This new power source is available for both tractors and rigids.
B100 biodiesel, also known as FAME (Fatty Acid Methyl Esters) or RME (Rapeseed Methyl Esters) biodiesel, is a fuel that is produced entirely from renewable vegetable oils and fats. B100 reduces well-to-wheel CO2 emissions by up to 90% when compared with fossil fuel diesel, which makes it similar to HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil).
To achieve the lowest possible CO2 emissions, the B100-compatible MX-13 (355 kW/480 pk) is equipped with specially designed software that takes factors such as the lower calorific value of biodiesel into account.
Ecological footprint
‘With the introduction of the MX-13 engine for biodiesel, we offer another alternative to transporters who are committed to sustainable transport. All DAF trucks with a combustion engine are HVO-compatible but B100 is more readily available in some regions,’ says DAF Trucks Chief Engineer Jeroen van den Oetelaar. ‘With the B100 option, we are now offering transporters another way – in addition to HVO and our electric powertrains – to reduce their ecological footprint without making any concessions with regard to the reliability of the vehicle.’
SOURCE: DAF
