Thermo King Approves HVO Fossil-Free Diesel Fuel for More Sustainable Truck and Trailer Operations
2021-05-13
The use of HVO fuel offers 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and particulate matter pollution, with no loss in engine performance in comparison to fossil fuels.Thermo King®, a leader in transport temperature control solutions and a brand of Trane Technologies, announced today that it approves the use of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO*) fossil-free, diesel fuel as a more sustainable fuel alternative to power its truck and trailer refrigeration units. The use of biodegradable HVO instead of traditional diesel, leads to even 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and particulate matter pollution from the engine, with unchanged performance.