Since August 2024, the Liebherr factory in Nenzing, Austria, has transitioned to using HVO fuel for its machines, significantly contributing to reducing global greenhouse gas emissions. This fuel switch is expected to save 300,000 liters of diesel annually, cutting CO2 emissions by 810 tonnes, which represents a 20% reduction in direct CO2 emissions at the factory.
HVO is a synthetically produced fuel that is mainly obtained from vegetable and animal oil, and fat waste from the food industry. These are converted into hydrocarbons with the addition of hydrogen. HVO is the abbreviation for Hydrotreated Vegetable Oils. The HVO fuel from Neste used by Liebherr in Nenzing is free from palm oil and is one of the highest quality fuels on the market. Compared to conventional diesel and other fossil fuels, HVO produces up to 90% less CO2 emissions during combustion.
The use of HVO in the machines at the Liebherr factory in Nenzing can save 300,000 liters of diesel per year and reduce CO2 emissions by 810 tonnes. This corresponds to a 20% reduction in direct CO2 emissions at the site. As HVO can be mixed with fossil diesel in any ratio and used with conventional combustion engines, most Liebherr machines in the global fleet can be operated immediately and effectively with HVO. The higher the proportion of HVO in the fuel mixture, the higher the CO2 savings.
Key Benefits of HVO Fuel:
- CO2 Neutrality: HVO reduces up to 90% CO2 emissions during combustion compared to fossil diesel.
- Sustainability: It is derived from vegetable and animal oil and fat waste from the food industry, converted into hydrocarbons with the addition of hydrogen.
- High Quality: The HVO fuel from Neste used by Liebherr is palm oil-free and one of the highest quality fuels available.
Applications and Flexibility:
- HVO is compatible with conventional combustion engines and can be mixed with fossil diesel in any ratio, allowing its immediate use in most Liebherr machines worldwide.
- The greater the proportion of HVO in the mixture, the higher the CO2 savings.
