{"id":2041,"date":"2025-02-13T11:50:40","date_gmt":"2025-02-13T16:50:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ecoportal.net\/en\/?p=2041"},"modified":"2026-06-30T05:02:55","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T09:02:55","slug":"sweden-wakes-the-world-from-hydrogen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ecoportal.net\/en\/sweden-wakes-the-world-from-hydrogen\/2041\/","title":{"rendered":"Scania’s 100% biogas engines cut CO2 by up to 90% and Sweden is betting big on the fuel the world ignored"},"content":{"rendered":"

As the world is focusing and sleeping on hydrogen, Sweden has woken up from it by taking an unexpected yet revolutionised step. One might think that if it is not hydrogen, then it is an electric, battery-powered fuel. However, Swedish automakers are levelling up and switching to biogas.<\/strong> This is an indication that what we thought was clean energy is a different story on its own.<\/p>\n

A Swedish vehicle manufacturer called Scania has unveiled clean biogas-powered engines that run on 100% renewable fuel. While other countries and brands depend on hydrogen, Scania is showcasing that biogas can be of great fuel value too.<\/p>\n

The newest generation of Scania biogas engines, which save up to 5% on fuel compared to their predecessors, have been introduced. The new 13-litre biogas engines, which were first hinted at at the IAA show in Hanover, Germany<\/a>, have 420 horsepower or 460 horsepower and use parts from the most recent generation Super diesel powertrain to further their fuel-saving capabilities.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Why did Sweden choose biogas? The underappreciated fuel with abundant potential<\/h2>\n

Biogas has been unappreciated and undermined for some time now, while hydrogen and electric-powered vehicles have been constantly taking the trophy. However, through thorough research, Sweden is proving to the world that biogas can work. Biogas is made from organic waste like food scraps, sewage, and agricultural byproducts,<\/strong> which could be the best option for sustainable fuel resources.<\/p>\n

When we look into hydrogen, it is expensive and high-maintenance and requires specific types of technologies to produce it, while biogas can be manufactured utilising the current technology that we have. Sweden has ensured to expand its biogas network so that the transition is made easier. For your own information, biogas is cleaner than combustion in traditional engines.<\/p>\n

Why did Sweden choose biogas? Another relevant reason is that biogas refuels fast. Electric vehicles, for instance, need more time to refuel; also, the refuelling stations are affordable compared to those of hydrogen fuelling stations. This is not to dismiss that hydrogen and EVs are not clean, but biogas is cleaner and cheaper; hence, it is an easier option. Sweden feels like this is a logical step to take.<\/p>\n

Biomethane fuels are the answer for consumers who wish to begin a decarbonisation journey right away, according to Ola Henriksson, Senior Product Manager for Renewable Fuels at Scania Trucks. Their biogas engines are used in many different sectors and applications. When equipped with the largest Bio-LNG tank solutions they provide, a 40-tonne tractor-and-trailer combination can reach up to 1,800 km<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Does this mean biogas will gradually replace hydrogen and electric-powered engines?<\/h2>\n

I do not think so. Biogas is a bargain; however, it is healthier for automakers and vehicles to have fuel alternatives in case unforeseen events come about.<\/strong> Hydrogen is still fresh in the automotive industry and can still be perceived as a green fuel resource. The only issues with hydrogen are the high costs and the lack of proper storage and infrastructure. Biogas, on the other hand, is readily available.<\/p>\n

According to Scania, biogas cars are essential to the industry’s efforts to decarbonise and move away from diesel since they may cut CO2 emissions by up to 90% from well to wheel. Due to growing demand, the gas infrastructure in the UK and throughout Europe is likewise developing quickly. Ola Henriksson is certain that more customers will realise what a fantastic option this is given the CO2 savings, driveability, and ranges they already provide.<\/p>\n

This is a wake-up call for all car manufacturers. In as much as they desire to use other fuel resources, which is not a bad thing, having a cheaper alternative will also reduce expenses and boost their market share, making it cheaper for their customers to have access to a sustainable vehicle that does not drain the pocket, which is what hydrogen is currently doing; hence, many are looking for other options.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As the world is focusing and sleeping on hydrogen, Sweden has woken up from it by taking an unexpected yet revolutionised step. One might think that if it is not hydrogen, then it is an electric, battery-powered fuel. However, Swedish automakers are levelling up and switching to biogas. This is an indication that what we … Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":2053,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_focus_keyword":"sweden","rank_math_title":"","rank_math_description":"The planet is awakened from its hydrogen sleep by Sweden: Only engines that run entirely on this fuel will be manufactured. It is called biogas.","footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2041","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mobility"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ecoportal.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2041","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ecoportal.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ecoportal.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ecoportal.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ecoportal.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2041"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.ecoportal.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2041\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ecoportal.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2053"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ecoportal.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2041"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ecoportal.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2041"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ecoportal.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2041"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}