Neste tests renewable gasoline in Sweden for possible commercialization

The final phase of testing is now beginning with the target to complete commercial tests of the fuel in Sweden.

Neste claims it may be the first to have developed a renewable gasoline for commercial use in existing fleets. The final phase of testing is now beginning with the target to complete commercial tests of the fuel in Sweden.

The EU recently increased its target for the reduction of the greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030. There are also ambitious national targets in Sweden and Finland, for example, including separate emissions reduction mandates for the gasoline pool. Currently existing alternatives for gasoline-powered cars do not enable a significant reduction in fossil gasoline use in a short enough time frame.

Neste's renewable gasoline aims at reducing greenhouse gas emissions can be reduced by up to 65% over the fuel’s life cycle when compared to fossil fuels. The aim for Neste is to eventually achieve up to 90% emission reduction with the fuel use.

“With Neste's renewable gasoline, greenhouse gas emissions can be reduced by up to 65% compared to fossil gasoline. Thus, countries could raise their national ambitions to reduce even more greenhouse gas emissions as the industry is able to introduce new, impactful solutions,” says Carl Nyberg, Executive Vice President, Renewable Road Transportation at Neste.

The product fulfills EN228 standard and can be used in both existing and new gasoline and hybrid cars.

Tests of the new fuel are ongoing together with Powertrain Engineering Sweden AB, a supplier to Volvo Cars. Powertrain Engineering Sweden, which supplies Volvo Cars and other manufacturers with powertrains and the next-generation hybrid system, is now evaluating Neste's renewable gasoline.