Marelli Unveils New Engine Control Units for Gasoline, Flex Fuel, and CNG Markets

Marelli Introduces Engine Control Units for Gasoline, Flex Fuel, and CNG Markets

Global automotive supplier Marelli announced a new generation of versatile Port Fuel Injection Engine Control Units (PFI ECUs). Designed for gasoline, flex fuel (ethanol, methanol, synthetic fuels), and CNG, these ECUs enhance efficiency, support stringent regulations, and feature advanced Infineon microcontrollers for key markets.

Advanced Control

It consists of a high number of input/output channels to manage up to eight gasoline injector drivers and four CNG injector drivers, along with valves, relays, and actuators. Marelli is launching three region-specific Engine Control Unit (ECU) versions tailored to local requirements. By designing, validating, and producing each unit within its target market, the company enhances regional engagement, reduces costs, and accelerates implementation. These units feature advanced diagnostics, including wide-band UEGO sensors for continuous air/fuel ratio monitoring and precise OBDII pinpointing.

According to Towards Chem&Materials, the synthetic fuels market size accounted for USD 42.19 billion in 2025 and is predicted to increase from USD 49.97 billion in 2026 to approximately USD 229.38 billion by 2035, expanding at a CAGR of 18.45% from 2026 to 2035 as demand for sustainable aviation and marine fuels is increasing globally.

Decarbonization and Net-Zero Goals Accelerate the Synthetic Fuels Market

• The growing demand to minimize greenhouse gas emissions fuels demand for cleaner alternatives in hard-to-abate sectors, especially shipping and heavy-duty transport.
• Synthetic fuels minimize reliance on imported crude oil, giving countries a technique to produce fuel from local sources.
• Ongoing innovations in electrolyzer technologies and decreasing costs for renewable energy are minimizing the overall production costs of green hydrogen.
• Synthetic fuels can be used in existing infrastructure and engines without any modification, easing the transition from traditional fossil fuels.