Mazda, Nippon Express Run Trial for Biodiesel Fuel Use
Mazda Motor (TYO:7261) and Nippon Express (TYO:9147) have launched a demonstration trial using biodiesel fuel (HVO) for finished vehicle transport trailers.Mazda is aiming to achieve carbon neutrality across its entire supply chain by 2050, while the NX Group is working toward a carbon-neutral society, according to a Tokyo bourse filing on Tuesday.The demonstration trial is conducted between Hofu's Nishinoura district plant and Nakanoseki finished vehicle yard, about a 12 km round trip, through the end of the year, evaluating fuel efficiency, performance, and operational challenges.The biodiesel fuel will be procured by NX Shoji, with trailers operated under conditions equivalent to conventional diesel.Going forward, Mazda will collaborate with fuel suppliers and regionally rooted businesses to expand demand, enhance supply systems, and build a sustainable environment for long-term HVO use.
