As the transition toward low-carbon mobility continues, alternative fuels are attracting increasing attention as a complementary pathway alongside electrification. In this context, FPT and ReFuel, explored innovative approaches to facilitate the adoption of biodiesel within existing engine platforms, reflecting their shared commitment to alternative fuels with the aim of maintaining the operational requirements of professional and industrial applications.
At the centre of the collaboration was the BiodieselKit, a solution developed by ReFuel that enables engines to operate with B100 biodiesel while preserving compatibility with conventional diesel operations. The project focused on evaluating the technology on an FPT power generation system to better understand the system’s behaviour, reliability and overall suitability for real-world applications.
The validation campaign confirmed stable operation throughout all operating conditions while maintaining consistent engine performance.
By combining FPT’s powertrain expertise with ReFuel’s knowledge of renewable fuels, the project accelerated the evaluation of practical solutions supporting the use of alternative fuels.
Federico De Pietri, CTO of Refuel Solutions, added: "FPT's global footprint is open across agriculture, marine, off-road and on-road sectors, while we offer a proven answer to the growing customer demand for B100 compatible powertrains with a technology designed to perform with any fuel quality, in any climate, from the most extreme heat and humidity to the coldest and driest conditions."
Building on the outcomes of the project, FPT and ReFuel Solutions are working to identify commercial opportunities for the BiodieselKit while continuing to deepen their technical collaboration and further assess the technology’s potential applications.
