We use environmentally friendly synthetic diesel fuel HVO100 in our bus fleet. HVO100 stands for Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil and is produced from renewable raw materials such as vegetable oils, animal fats and used cooking oils. A special manufacturing process, in which the raw materials are treated with hydrogen, produces a fuel that is similar to fossil diesel but significantly more environmentally friendly.

Environmentally friendly alternative

HVO100 offers numerous ecological advantages. CO₂ emissions can be reduced by up to 90 per cent, and harmful emissions such as particulates, nitrogen oxides and carbon monoxide are also significantly reduced. Thanks to its high cetane number, the biofuel ignites more easily and burns more efficiently, which increases engine performance and reduces fuel consumption.

While urban bus transport is becoming increasingly electrified, alternative drive technologies have so far only been available to a limited extent in interregional scheduled services, such as airport connections with high daily mileage. HVO100 offers an immediately usable and economically viable solution for significantly reducing CO₂ emissions. As a bridge technology, the fuel enables a significant reduction in emissions in existing diesel traffic – without costly retrofits or infrastructure adjustments.

Focus on climate protection

The use of the new fuel in Lufthansa Express buses will save more than one tonne of CO₂ per year. We are willing to accept higher fuel costs because HVO100 is more expensive than conventional diesel. For us, this is a worthwhile investment in an even more environmentally friendly fleet.