TransLink introduces renewable diesel in bus fleet

TransLink is planning to revolutionise its bus fleet by switching to renewable diesel, which will reduce emissions by 80%.

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TransLink is set to pioneer a green revolution by introducing renewable diesel into its bus fleet, marking a significant step towards a sustainable future and a substantial 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.

TransLink, Metro Vancouver’s transportation authority, has announced that it is set to revolutionise its bus fleet by incorporating renewable diesel as a cleaner fuel option. This environmentally friendly initiative aims to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions significantly, with the Surrey Transit Centre leading the charge as the first depot to transition entirely to renewable diesel by 1 January 2024.

Renewable diesel, derived from organic waste such as used cooking oil, waste animal fats and vegetable oils, is hailed as a low-carbon fuel. It boasts an impressive 80% reduction in GHG emissions compared to traditional fossil fuel diesel, contributing to TransLink’s commitment to environmental sustainability.

TransLink CEO Kevin Quinn said: “By introducing renewable diesel to our bus fleet, we’re doing our part to move away from fossil fuels. Renewable diesel will deliver rapid GHG reductions while we work to electrify our fleet.”

The transition at the Surrey Transit Centre alone is projected to result in a reduction of 6,550 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions, equivalent to removing 1,900 passenger vehicles from the road. This represents a significant step towards achieving TransLink’s ambitious Climate Action Strategy goals, including a 45% reduction in GHGs by 2030 (from 2010 levels) and a commitment to a zero-emission fleet by 2040.

 Source: https://www.intelligenttransport.com/