HVO100: Controversial biofuel is in demand among drivers
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- The biofuel HVO100 has been approved in Germany since May 2024 and already accounts for eight to 15 percent of sales at petrol stations that offer it.
- HVO100 promises 90 percent fewer CO₂ emissions than diesel, but has been criticized for possible palm oil blends from China.
- The biofuel is available at around 500 German petrol stations, 80 percent of which are independent, and costs slightly more than regular diesel.
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Continue driving diesel, but reduce CO₂ emissions by 90 percent? That's the promise of the biofuel HVO100. Independent gas stations, in particular, are offering it successfully. At the same time, doubts are growing about its benefits for the climate.
By Silvia Liebrich , Munich
It sounds like a simple solution: driving a diesel car while still emitting minimal greenhouse gases. This is supposed to be possible with the biofuel HVO100, which has been approved in Germany since May 2024 and, according to industry figures, emits about 90 percent less CO₂ than diesel made from petroleum . Indeed, business with this fuel, made from plant waste and waste fats, is booming. This is despite the growing number of critical voices questioning its benefits for the climate.
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