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Volvo Buses Introduces Flex Chassis for Biodiesels
Fabio Ferraresi Volvo Buses has introduced the B320R 6×2 B100 Flex chassis in Brazil, designed to operate with pure B100 biodiesel and aimed at urban and metropolitan applications. The model expands the company’s low carbon offering with a solution that can use existing liquid fuel infrastructure and domestic biodiesel supply, reducing dependence on fossil diesel. Volvo indicates that the B100 can significantly reduce lifecycle CO2 emissions and sees potential adoption in Brazilian fleets and other Latin American markets with established biodiesel production.
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Bus Chassis Production Shows Gains, Downturn Likely
Fabio Ferraresi Brazilian bus chassis production reached 16,200 units in the first half of 2026, up 3.2% year-over-year, but June output fell 20.8% from May and 15.1% from June 2025, signaling a possible reversal in the production curve. Registrations totaled 10,200 units in the first half, down 11.6% year-over-year, despite a June rebound supported by subsidized credit from Move Brasil 2.
Anfavea revised its 2026 outlook downward, projecting 22,500 registrations, 25,000 chassis produced, and 4,400 exports, reflecting weaker demand, high interest rates, public procurement delays, and the electoral calendar.
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AGCO Presents Alternative Fuels Engines
Fabio Ferraresi AGCO has presented new AGCO Power engines powered by ethanol and biomethane for agricultural machinery, developed by its South American engineering team. The solutions target tractors in the 200 hp to 300 hp range and were validated in real field operations, including sugarcane and grain crops.
The ethanol engine uses dedicated ignition and injection systems, while the biomethane version is aimed at farms with access to biomass and biogas production. According to AGCO, the technologies can deliver diesel equivalent performance and reduce CO₂ equivalent emissions by up to 90%. Market introduction is expected in 2027 for biomethane and in 2028 for ethanol.
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