First Solar-Diesel Bus Hits the Road at Zurich Airport
A passenger bus at Zurich Airport has become the first to run on solar-diesel fuel, marking a significant step in renewable energy for transport. The bus was refueled with a blend of solar-diesel and conventional diesel, produced by Synhelion's DAWN solar thermal power plant.
Synhelion's DAWN facility converts carbon dioxide or project carbonates into synthetic fuels like solar-diesel, using sunlight to drive chemical reactions. This innovative technology has now been used to create a blend compatible with existing engines. The bus, refueled with 190 liters of the solar-diesel blend, is now in regular operation at the airport.
This breakthrough is a crucial step towards reducing CO2 emissions in the transport sector. By harnessing solar energy instead of fossil fuels, Synhelion's technology could help decrease dependence on non-renewable resources. It demonstrates the potential for widespread adoption of solar-derived synthetic fuels in the future.
Synhelion and Zurich Airport have successfully refueled a passenger bus with solar-diesel for the first time. This milestone highlights the promise of solar-derived synthetic fuels for sustainable transport. The bus, now running on a blend of solar-diesel and conventional diesel, showcases the compatibility of this innovative fuel with existing engines.
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