Dieselalternative
Dieselalternative is a term used to describe fuels and technologies intended to replace or supplement conventional petroleum diesel in compression-ignition engines. The aim is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve energy security, and adapt to evolving fuel standards. Alternatives may be drop-in fuels that work in existing engines and infrastructure or require modifications and new systems.
Key diesel alternatives include renewable diesel (hydrotreated vegetable oil, HVO), biodiesel (fatty acid methyl esters, FAME),
Technical considerations vary. Drop-in fuels like HVO and certain biodiesel blends can be used in diesel engines
Environmental and supply issues include lifecycle greenhouse gas reductions depending on feedstock, land-use impacts, water use,
Policy and market adoption are shaped by fuel standards, incentives, and mandates at national or regional levels.