What Is HVO and How Does It Power Heavy‑Duty Machines? | Volvo Penta

Renewable diesel (also known as HVO) goes by many names, but its role in heavy‑duty operations is becoming increasingly clear. With the ability to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions over its lifecycle, HVO offers a powerful alternative to fossil diesel while still delivering the strength and reliability demanded by machines like the Volvo Penta powered Kalmar reachstackers. In this Mighty Jobs episode on alternative fuels, Lacey Rose teams up with Mats Hultman from Neste to uncover how a renewable fuel – made from sources as unexpected as used cooking oil – can help keep the logistics industry moving. Learn more at https://to.volvo/HncWOH 00:00 - 00:34 Introduction to Kalmar Reachstackers 00:34 - 01:02 What is renewable diesel / HVO? 01:02 - 01:33 How is HVO produced? 01:33 - 02:02 Is virgin palm oil used in HVO production? 02:02 - 02:24 Does HVO perform as well as fossil diesel? 02:24 - 03:03 The energy transition / outro Like us on Facebook -   / volvopentaonland   Follow us on LinkedIn -   / volvopenta   Follow us on Instagram -   / volvopenta.onland   #volvopenta #volvo #industrialengines #mightyjobs #machinesinaction #HVO