28 avril 2025|
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|7 months agoZurich Fire Brigades Pioneer Sustainable Fuel Switch
Fire departments across Zurich canton successfully transition to HVO biofuel made from recycled cooking oils, demonstrating environmental leadership without requiring vehicle modifications.
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- Zurich fire brigades are transitioning to HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) biofuel made from recycled cooking oils.
- HVO fuel requires no modifications to existing diesel vehicles or filling stations.
- The pilot project runs until the end of 2025.
- A production plant for HVO is planned in canton Valais.
By The Numbers
90%
reduction in CO2 emissions
32 tonnes
CO2 saved to date
CHF 0.40
additional cost per litre
60
additional vehicles
They Said
"The best thing is that you don’t even notice the switch to biofuel."
"The brilliant thing about HVO is that you can mix it with diesel and simply fill it into conventional petrol stations."