Tender manufacturer Williams Jet Tenders has approved HVO100 fuel (hydrotreated vegetable oil) following successful first-stage testing on selected DieselJet engines.
Williams has approved HVO100 for use on all its Yanmar 4JH engine-powered tenders, including the DieselJet 415, 445, and 505 and Solas 505. The British boatbuilder says it encourages customers with these engines to use HVO100 fuel to reduce their carbon footprint, as it can decrease emissions without impacting performance.
As a result, all new product developments and product testing powered by these diesel engines will use HVO100. In addition, Williams’ fleet of vehicles, including delivery vans and lorries, as well as the Yanmar 4LV powered models, are also looking to transition to HVO100 once further testing has been completed.
The benefits of UCO [used cooking oil] HVO fuels include reduced greenhouse gas emissions. UCO HVO also produces fewer particulates, sulphur and nitrogen oxides compared to conventional diesel.
