HVO is made from plant waste, used cooking oil, animal fats and other renewable materials and distributors are calling on the Government to reduce taxation on Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil, a low-emissions alternative to diesel fuel.
Distributors are calling on the Government to reduce taxation on Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil, a low-emissions alternative to diesel fuel.
HVO can be used in nearly all diesel engines as well as for heating but currently costs about 15 cents more per litre than diesel.
Initial results from a trial on Pilot Boats at Dublin Port have shown it can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80 to 90% without any loss of engine efficiency or performance.
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