A test reveals that 100% biodiesel (B100) yields performance comparable to fossil diesel.

Since the beginning of the test, the truck has covered a total distance of 59,938 km, transporting over 3.2 thousand tons of products. Approximately 35,000 liters of B100 biofuel were consumed. JBS, one of the world's largest food companies, reaffirms its commitment to reducing the carbon footprint of its operations and shares the outcomes of the initial testing phase in its project for the use of 100% biodiesel (B100) in its truck fleet. Over the past six months, a DAF 530 truck from the Dutch manufacturer DAF was deployed by JBS Transportadora on the logistical route between Lins (SP) and the port of Santos, on the coast of São Paulo, and was exclusively fueled with biodiesel produced by JBS Biodiesel. The findings revealed that the vehicle fueled with 100% biodiesel (B100) delivered performance comparable to diesel and emitted up to 80% less carbon dioxide. "After six months of operation, the results indicate that B100 usage holds promise. The initial findings demonstrate that the performance of the vehicle fueled with biodiesel matches that of the same route using conventional diesel, but with a significantly lower environmental impact," explains Alexandre Pereira, commercial director of JBS Biodiesel. The executive notes that biodiesel emits up to 80% less carbon dioxide than fossil diesel, making it a cleaner, biodegradable, and highly efficient fuel from an environmental standpoint. Moreover, the tests showed that it is an immediate substitute for fossil fuel and compatible with the existing engine technology in the automotive industry. In other words, it is a practical, sustainable, and available option. These factors, among others, make a very relevant contribution to reducing emissions related to transportation. "Our goal is to prove the quality of biodiesel as an immediate alternative for the decarbonization of the energy matrix in Brazilian transportation," comments Pereira. Since the test began in July 2023, the truck has traveled a total of 59,938 km, transporting more than 3.2 thousand tons of products manufactured at the JBS industrial hub in Lins. In total, about 35,000 liters of B100 biofuel were consumed. During this phase, periodic perception tests with drivers indicated positive performance and efficiency in the vehicle powered by biodiesel. "We are optimistic about the use of 100% biodiesel (B100) as a safe and high-quality alternative for large-scale truck usage. The tests showed that 100% biodiesel (B100) has a positive impact on performance, efficiency, and the preservation of important truck components, such as the engine," states Armando Volpe, director of JBS Transportadora. Expansion of Biofuels in Brazil The test with B100 in the truck fleet aligns with the expansion movement of biofuels in Brazil's transportation matrix. In December 2023, the federal government announced that the biodiesel blend in diesel will increase from 12% to 14% starting in March of this year, with plans to reach 15% by 2025. Additionally, at the end of last year, the Federal Executive sent to Congress the Future Fuel Bill, which aims to stimulate the advancement of biofuels in the Brazilian energy matrix. With facilities located in Lins, Mafra (SC), and Campo Verde (MT), JBS Biodiesel is one of the top five biodiesel producers in Brazil, leading in the production of biofuel from residues of bovine, swine, and poultry production chains. Currently, the company's installed capacity is about 785 million liters per year, which represents just over 10% of the 7.3 billion liters of biofuel produced in 2023, according to data from the National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP).