November 29, 2025. FPT, the Iveco Group’s powertrain brand, presents the results of the development of the F1C Multifuel engine, a technological innovation conceived and tested in Brazil over the past three years. Compatible with ethanol, natural gas, and biomethane, it represents a significant advance in the decarbonization of urban transportation, offering fuel flexibility, greater range, and operational versatility, with lower emissions.
The project reinforces FPT’s commitment to the energy transition in Latin America, highlighting the brand’s focus on renewable energy.
“The F1C Multifuel is a concrete example of how local engineering contributes to FPT’s global decarbonization strategy. With its evolutionary, reliable, and low-cost implementation technology, this engine symbolizes the balance between innovation and applicability, paving the way for new sustainable vehicle platforms,” says Carlos Tavares, President of FPT for Latin America.
The Multifuel concept was designed to operate with multiple fuels, incorporating two independent injection systems: one for liquids (ethanol) and another for gases (natural gas and biomethane). This configuration ensures greater operational flexibility and energy efficiency, with performance equivalent to the diesel version, while maintaining the robustness and reliability standards characteristic of FPT, a world leader in industrial Otto cycle engines.
“This technology offers a practical and sustainable solution for applications where electrification still faces technical or logistical challenges, expanding decarbonization options immediately and affordably,” says Alexandre Xavier, Engineering Director at FPT.
