Climate protection in Bad Kreuznach: Krn relies on 100% green HVO biodiesel!

Climate protection in Bad Kreuznach: Krn relies on 100% green HVO biodiesel!

In a significant initiative to promote climate protection, the Krn (Circle Verkehrs Gesellschaft) introduced the use of HVO biodiesel (hydro-rea a vegetable oil) for its bus fleet in Bad Kreuznach. HVO is produced 100 percent from renewable raw materials and thus represents an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional diesel fuel.

The new HVO petrol station installed on the company premises of the KRN has an impressive capacity of 200,000 liters and enables the around 50 buses that are stationed in the region to refuel directly on site with the biological fuel. Around 1.1 million liters of HVO are consumed annually. Thanks to this switch to HVO, the transport company can save an estimated 2,350 tons of CO2 annually, which significantly reduces the ecological footprint.

significant support of regional policy

Steffen Wolf, the 1st district deputy in Mainz-Bingen and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Krn, emphasizes the importance of this measure: "We are making a clear sign that climate protection in the Mainz-Bingen and Bad Kreuznach region is at the top of the agenda." This commitment is also supported by the Bad Kreuznach district administrator Bettina Dickes, who describes the switch to HVO as a decisive contribution to a sustainable future of local public transport in the region.

The municipalities and the city of Bad Kreuznach are shareholders of the Krn and thus show their interest in environmentally friendly solutions. The decision to introduce HVO is not only a reaction to the increasing awareness of environmental issues, but also a strategic step in order to further reduce the dependency on fossil fuels.

Technical advantages of HVO

HVO is a synthetic fuel that is made from vegetable and animal residues and achieves an impressive CO2 savings of up to 90 percent compared to fossil diesel. In addition to ecological sustainability, HVO also offers technical advantages: the high cetan value ensures improved ignition will and quieter engine run, which is particularly advantageous at low temperatures. In addition, HVO is free of sulfur and harmful aromatics, which further reduces the environmental impact.

This positive development is perceived by the Krn as a possibility of pioneering role in the region. It is hoped that other transport companies will also be motivated to take more sustainable ways. Despite a price surcharge of around five cents per liter compared to conventional diesel, the HVO use remains sustainable for economic and ecological reasons, since existing vehicles and infrastructure can be used.

This initiative is part of a more comprehensive plan in which the KRN not only reduces their CO2 emissions, but also actively contributes to the energy transition. By introducing advanced technologies, the KRN positions itself as an example of responsible corporate management in the traffic industry when it comes to Rachelstorm and energy efficiency.

For further details about the initiative and its far-reaching importance for the region, www.mainz-bingen.de .