In this episode of Pundmann Mobility Masters, recorded right after the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf, host Jan-Felix Nagel speaks with Lauri Nieminen from Wallas, Pundmann’s new Finnish partner specializing in diesel-based heating and cooking systems for mobile living. Wallas brings over 50 years of experience from the marine sector, where their diesel heaters, stoves, and ovens are widely known and trusted. Now, with increasing demand for diesel solutions in the caravan market, the company is entering the recreational vehicle space with innovative, clean-burning, and highly efficient products.

• Wallas’ history in marine heating and why their expertise transfers seamlessly to camper vans
• Why the market is shifting from gas and kerosene to diesel solutions
• Safety benefits of diesel vs. gas, including reduced risk and no mandatory inspections
• Compatibility with renewable diesel fuels such as HVO
• Wallas’ product range: air heaters, hydronic systems, diesel stoves, convection ovens, and multifunctional blower lids
• Advantages of sealed combustion cooking systems: no fumes, no moisture, no odors
• High-altitude performance and built-in altitude adjustment
• Common misconceptions around diesel heating and why they aren’t true
• Efficiency insights: extremely low fuel consumption and minimal electrical demand
• The challenges of all-electric cooking in off-grid environments
• The new distribution partnership between Wallas and Pundmann
• A look into future innovations, including a hybrid diesel–induction stove for 2026
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