HVO is an abbreviation for hydro-treated vegetable oil which is made by hydro-treating vegetable and animal oils and fats. HVO may also be referred to as renewable diesel and may be blended with traditional diesel. Unlike FAME, HVO does not contain oxygen and can be used as a standalone fuel in diesel vehicles if approved by the vehicle manufacturer(1).
1Vehicle manufacturer fuel requirements should be checked when considering the use of 100% HVO.