Eska Stiftlandkraftverkehr GmbH starts promising pilot test with an environmentally friendly HVO 100 fuel

Eska Stiftlandkraftverkehr GmbH starts promising pilot test with an environmentally friendly HVO 100 fuel

Eska leads a pilot test with HVO 100 for buses in the Tirschenreuth district through

In an ambitious initiative, Eska Stiftlandkraft GmbH starts a promising pilot test in the Tirschenreuth district. The company's buses will now test the environmentally friendly fuel HVO 100 (HydroTreated vegetable oil) in order to make a contribution to climate protection and sustainable mobility in the region.

Background information on the HVO 100

• Compared to conventional diesel, HVO offers 100 significant advantages. The fuel reduces CO2 emissions in production by up to 90 percent and contributes to improving air quality by producing less fine dust and nitrogen oxides.
• HVO 100 is made from plant waste. It is important to ensure that the remnants used are free of palm oil and do not waste food that could be used elsewhere. In consultation with the district, the Eska chose a palm oil -free alternative that consists exclusively of waste from food production.
• The fuel HVO 100 can be used in almost all conventional diesel engines without conversions and has proven itself in operation.
• It is also possible to mix HVO 100 with conventional diesel fuel.

Curious about the results of the test

The Eska managing directors are looking forward to the results that will emerge from the use of HVO 100 in some buses in the coming weeks. If the pilot test is successful, it is planned to gradually increase the amount of environmentally friendly fuel and possibly switch to a wide range. The civil engineering department of the district office is also considering the use of HVO 100 for suitable vehicles.

The maintenance of an environmentally friendly and sustainable mobility in the Tirschenreuth district is the focus of this initiative. Both Eska Stiftlandkraftverkehr GmbH and the Landratsamt are optimistic that the test with HVO will deliver 100 positive results and can make an important contribution to reducing emissions.

- Nag