Pistenbully Is Sustainable With HVO Fuel, Around 90% Less CO2
Another milestone in terms of sustainability is pending at Kässbohrer: The use of clean HVO fuel supports the ski areas in their efforts to achieve more climate neutrality. All PistenBully from the year of construction 2022 on their way to the slopes of the world with pure HVO fuel (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil). This is based on hydrogenated vegetable and animal fat waste and reduces CO2 emissions by around 90% for every hour of operation compared to conventional diesel.
Waste grease turns into clean fuel
HVO is synthetically produced by the so-called hydrogenation from waste fat from the food industry, fisheries and slaughterhouses as well as vegetable oils (which are not intended for the food industry). The result is a high-quality fuel made from renewable raw materials whose chemical structure is identical to that of fossil diesel and can therefore completely replace it. The fossil-free HVO fuel protects the environment with around 90% less CO2 emissions. Further advantages: non-toxic, biodegradable, low odor - with better combustion and filterability. Particularly important for use in snow: HVO has better low-temperature properties down to -10 ° C than a conventional winter diesel fuel. Incidentally, the HVO fuel used by Kässbohrer does not contain any palm oil.
Easy to use in every current generation of PistenBully
Rethink, order HVO, fill up the PistenBully with it and immediately reduce CO2 - switching to synthetic diesel is very easy. Modification of the engine is not necessary. HVO can be added to standard diesel or used 100% pure. In addition to the massive reduction in CO2, there are other advantages: Since this synthetically produced fuel burns more cleanly, around 30% fewer harmful particles are emitted.
Sustainability can be that simple!
Pistenbully's Jens Rottmair said "All of our actions have been geared towards environmental considerations for years," says Jens Rottmair, CEO of Kässbohrer Geländefahrzeug AG. “We have been optimizing the use of resources in all areas for a long time. We started with the first PistenBully 600 E + around ten years ago. SNOWsat plays a major role in efficient and resource-saving slope and fleet management. But our large photovoltaic system in Laupheim also contributes to this commitment. With the use of HVO, we are now taking another decisive step: We are offering the ski areas a quick and effective solution to support them in their efforts to achieve more climate neutralitality. "
