Iveco has unveiled the Daily Multifuel concept, a light commercial vehicle capable of operating on ethanol, CNG, or biomethane. It’s positioned as a low-emission alternative to diesel for urban cargo transport. Tested in 3.5- and 7.2-ton versions, the model uses the FPT Industrial F1C 3-liter Otto-cycle engine, rated at 100 kW (136 hp) and 35.7 kgfm of torque. The engine integrates dual fuel-injection systems — one for liquids such as ethanol and another for gaseous fuels — and was developed in cooperation with Unesp, UFPA, and UNIFEI.
According to Iveco, CO₂ emissions reach 28.5 gCO₂/MJ with ethanol and 9.38 gCO₂/MJ with biomethane, versus 86.5 gCO₂/MJ for diesel, representing up to a 90% reduction in greenhouse gases. The concept maintains the payload capacity of the traditional Daily line while exploring production feasibility at Sete Lagoas (MG). It is part of Iveco’s multi-energy strategy, which includes electric, gas, and renewable-fuel solutions tailored for Latin America’s energy matrix.
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PSR Analysis. Although still a prototype, the Daily Multifuel represents an important technical exploration of diversified propulsion for regions where fuel infrastructure is limited or uneven. By enabling operation with ethanol, CNG, and biomethane, Iveco addresses the supply-security and refueling-network challenges that currently restrict broader adoption of alternative energies.
If future commercialization ensures reliable fuel availability and cost parity with diesel, the concept could evolve into a practical bridge technology—providing fleet flexibility and supporting decarbonization even in areas with lack of infrastructure and reliable CNG of biomethane reliable supply. PSR
Fabio Ferraresi is Director, Business Development, South America, for Power Systems Research
