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FS Logistix expands use of HVO

Marco Raimondi
August 18, 2026
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Italian state-owned rail freight group FS Logistix will increase its use of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO). After already testing it in shunting operations, the alternative…

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Report: Likely fraud with HVO leaves doubts over emission savings

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April 14, 2025
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Hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) is generally considered to be an effective and green, albeit slightly more expensive, alternative to diesel fuel. However, a new report…

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DB Cargo Italia ditches diesel, switches to HVO

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April 16, 2024
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DB Cargo Italia is currently in the process of implementing a switch from diesel to hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) fuel. All diesel-powered locomotives of the company will switch to HVO by the end of the summer. According to DB Cargo, HVO represents a more environmentally friendly and renewable alternative to fossil fuels. The Italian subsidiary…