From a holistic viewpoint, the Volvo Group regards DME (dimethyl-ether) as one of the most efficient renewable fuels.

An alternative with extremely low exhaust emissions and if the fuel is produced from biomass it is carbon dioxide-neutral. With modest changes, a diesel engine can run on DME. DME is cheap to produce, relatively easy to handle and distribute. DME has different application areas. Today DME is used as a fuel in households and in industries, and as a propellant in spray-cans.

DME has good prospects for becoming a widespread fuel, but then it is necessary for major players both within and outside the transport industry to interact.