Global Truck OEM | 4.8% Fuel Efficiency Gain
Eliminating breakdowns and boosting efficiency in Euro 6 trucks
Proven results
Challenge
A leading global truck OEM was suffering repeated breakdowns across its Euro 6 fleet due to contaminated fuel reaching the engine. These incidents led to costly repairs, reduced vehicle uptime, and reputational risk with customers relying on their trucks for mission-critical operations.
With Euro 6 vehicles already optimised for emissions control, the OEM needed a solution that could deliver real-world efficiency gains while tackling the reliability issues caused by poor fuel quality.
Solution
The OEM fitted FuelActive across a fleet of Euro 6 trucks operating under demanding duty cycles for a 23-week period. The floating pick-up ensured that only the cleanest fuel was delivered to the engine, protecting against water and sediment that normally settle at the bottom of the tank.
Installation was completed quickly, with no changes required to the fuel line or engine components. This allowed the OEM to test the system in real-world conditions, with drivers and vehicles running as normal, making performance data fully representative.
"This trial proves the power of clean fuel delivery. By eliminating contamination and improving efficiency, FuelActive provides OEMs with a simple, scalable solution to boost vehicle performance and reduce CO₂ today."
Benefit
The trial delivered two significant outcomes: all fuel-related breakdowns ceased, and trucks fitted with FuelActive consistently achieved the highest mpg performance. On aggregate, this equated to a 0.49 mpg gain — a 4.8% improvement in fuel efficiency.
For the OEM, the results demonstrated not just a technical fix, but a proven commercial advantage. Reduced downtime meant lower operating costs, improved efficiency cut fuel spend, and the corresponding reduction in CO₂ supported the company’s wider sustainability targets.
Outcome
Fuel economy
0.49 mpg gain, equating to 4.8% improved fuel efficiency.
Cost saving
Annual savings of 3,704 litres of fuel and £5,000 per vehicle.
Sustainability
Reduced CO₂ output across Euro 6 trucks.
Reliability
Fuel-related breakdowns eliminated during the 23-week trial.
Proven efficiency, proven reliability
See how FuelActive helps OEMs and operators cut fuel costs and eliminate contamination issues.
