Hamburg Airport Uses 100% Renewable Diesel on Ground Fleet
December 1, 2016http://www.biodieselmagazine.com/articles/1869931/renewable-diesel-powers-hamburg-airports-heavy-duty-ground-fleet
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Neste Corporation recently announced that Hamburg airport in Germany has started using its renewable diesel to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels and reduce its carbon footprint.
The renewable diesel will power heavy-duty vehicles, such as aircraft tugs and fire trucks, and will complement other alternative energies used in the airport. This move will make Hamburg airport the first major international airport in the world to replace all fossil fuels with renewables in its entire ground fleet.
The airport's vehicle operators reported less soot and smell, and slightly reduced consumption, associated with the renewable diesel use. Furthermore, users also report very good engine performance and reduced maintenance. The 100% renewable diesel is supplied locally as "C.A.R.E. Diesel".
Smaller airports in Sweden, such as Kiruna and Bromma, have also already tested 100 percent renewable diesel in their ground fleet.
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