On 17 March 2026 a webinar was held on Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO).

This webinar was organised and delivered by UIC, ENI and Enilive. Its content was developed by members of the UIC Working Group on Combustion Engines, which monitors developments in internal combustion engine technology to ensure alignment with the needs of railway undertakings. Chaired by Czech Railways and co-chaired by Trenitalia, the group brings together experts from SNCF, DB, Renfe, SNCB, ÖBB and China Railways, and works closely with industry manufacturers represented through EUROMOT (the European Association of Internal Combustion Engine Manufacturers).

We are pleased to share the following resources from the webinar:

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We also appreciated the lively Q&A session, which demonstrated your strong interest. Answers to your questions can be found HERE.

Upcoming webinar
Our next webinar will take place on 15 June 2026, from 10:00 to 12:00 (CEST). It will present the project on the conversion of Italian trains to Bio-LNG for FS, by Hitachi Rail and Ecomotive Solutions. We will shortly share the registration link.

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