International S13 Integrated Powertrain now certified for renewable diesel use
International Motors’ S13 Integrated Powertrain was recently certified and approved to be used with renewable diesel.
Commonly referred to as R100/R99 or hydrotreated vegetable oil, the use of renewable diesel can support fleets as they continue to take steps toward their zero-emissions goals.
"Given the industry's ambitious sustainability targets, International aims to provide customers with various options to support their unique carbon reduction goals," said Chet Ciesielski, VP of national fleets and truck equipment manufacturers. "Our mission at International is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility. However, there isn't a one-size-fits-all solution for every customer, so it is crucial that we offer incremental options to help them achieve their individual objectives."
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Renewable diesel is produced through a hydrotreating process, where fats, oils, and agricultural waste are reacted under high pressure and temperature in the presence of a hydrogen catalyst. This process results in a cleaner-burning fuel that works in existing S13 diesel engines while reducing carbon emissions.
Unlike biodiesel, R100 is a paraffinic fuel that does not have any oxygen compounds in it. This allows the fuel to have better cold flow properties than biodiesel. In addition, its high cetane number allows for a cleaner burn, making it a high-quality, low-carbon alternative to conventional diesel.
"Renewable diesel fuel meets the ASTM D975 Diesel Fuel Specification or the EN 15940 Paraffinic Diesel Fuel Specification, has better storage capabilities than biodiesel, and contains less sulfur and ash than petroleum-based diesel fuel, which contribute to its lower tailpipe emissions and can be used by fleets as a tool to reach their sustainability goals," said Michael Noonan, VP of engineering, International.
