Road & Heavy-Duty

Fuel suitability in heavy-duty transport depends on operating range, payload, duty cycle, refuelling time and access to suitable infrastructure.

ROAD TRANSPORT REQUIREMENTS

MARINE FUEL REQUIREMENTS

Performance under load

Heavy-duty vehicles operate across demanding duty cycles, from long-distance freight to construction, transit and regional distribution. Fuel and powertrain suitability therefore varies according to route length, vehicle load and operating conditions.

Synthetic diesel, e-methane, hydrogen and battery-electric systems may support different applications. Their suitability depends on vehicle architecture, onboard storage, refuelling or charging access and operational requirements.

Operating Range & Duty Cycle

Route length, daily operating hours and load patterns influence the energy and refuelling requirements of each application.

Operating Range & Duty Cycle

Route length, daily operating hours and load patterns influence the energy and refuelling requirements of each application.

Payload & Packaging

Fuel tanks, batteries and supporting systems affect vehicle weight, available space and payload capacity.

Payload & Packaging

Fuel tanks, batteries and supporting systems affect vehicle weight, available space and payload capacity.

Refuelling Infrastructure

Operational suitability depends on access to compatible fuel or charging infrastructure along relevant routes and at fleet depots.

Refuelling Infrastructure

Operational suitability depends on access to compatible fuel or charging infrastructure along relevant routes and at fleet depots.

Engine & Powertrain Integration

Some fuels may work with approved conventional-engine configurations, while others require dedicated storage, delivery or propulsion systems.

Engine & Powertrain Integration

Some fuels may work with approved conventional-engine configurations, while others require dedicated storage, delivery or propulsion systems.

AVIATION FUEL OPTIONS

Fuel pathway overview

Fuel Pathway

Key Consideration

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Manual & Automated assembly

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FROM DEPOT TO DUTY

`How road energy pathways reach operational use`

Road and heavy-duty pathways require duty-cycle assessment, vehicle integration and suitable refuelling or charging infrastructure before regular operation.

Step 1

Duty-Cycle Assessment

Step 2

`Vehicle & Storage Integration`

Step 3

`Infrastructure & Operation`

ENGINE QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions

Can synthetic diesel be used in existing heavy-duty engines?

Potential compatibility depends on the fuel specification, engine approval, emissions system and operating requirements. Compatibility should be confirmed for the relevant vehicle and fuel pathway.

Why is duty cycle important?

How does energy storage affect payload?

Are hydrogen and e-methane used with conventional diesel systems?

When is battery-electric suitable for heavy-duty transport?

Can synthetic diesel be used in existing heavy-duty engines?

Potential compatibility depends on the fuel specification, engine approval, emissions system and operating requirements. Compatibility should be confirmed for the relevant vehicle and fuel pathway.