Initiates Procedure as Provided in Article 108 (3) of the Treaty, per Commission's Decision

Initiates Procedure as Provided in Article 108 (3) of the Treaty, per Commission's Decision

In a significant move towards a greener future, the city of Bergisch Gladbach, Germany, has introduced HVO 100 fuel as an option for its fleet vehicles. This renewable hydrotreated vegetable oil fuel complies with the legal requirements for sustainable operation as per the "Clean Vehicles Directive" and the Biofuel Sustainability Directive.

Mayor Frank Stein officially opened the HVO 100 fuel station located at Hüttenstraße 57, marking a momentous step towards more sustainable, technology-open mobility in the city. The waste management department, led by Director David Zenz, is setting a positive example by reducing emissions with their existing fleet.

The use of HVO 100 can potentially reduce CO2 emissions by up to 90% compared to conventional diesel, making it an attractive interim solution on the way to full electric solutions. Almost all existing vehicles in the waste management department's fleet can be operated with HVO 100 in the future.

The waste management department of Bergisch Gladbach, in collaboration with a local fuel supplier, recently opened a county-wide HVO 100 fuel station on June 26, 2025. This move allows the department to operate their entire fleet more sustainably, including existing vehicles.

Ragnar Migenda, the First Deputy Mayor, emphasizes the importance of sustainable mobility in Bergisch Gladbach. The city is also involved in projects related to spatial and multimodal transport planning tools to support new Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans as of July 2025. However, specific details about fuel types or electrification/hydrogen initiatives remain unclear.

It's worth noting that fully electric commercial vehicles are already in use in the city's fleet, and this share is expected to grow. The waste management department is focusing on upcoming projects in the field of sustainable mobility, such as electric or hydrogen mobility.

Mayor Stein praised the efforts and progress of the Bergisch Gladbach waste management department, expressing his satisfaction with the introduction of HVO 100. Technological progress in the field of electric and hydrogen mobility is rapid, according to Migenda, suggesting that Bergisch Gladbach's commitment to sustainable mobility is far from over.

[1] Source: Projects related to spatial and multimodal transport planning tools to support new Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans

[2] Source: Advancements in electric vehicle technologies and intelligent connected vehicles

1. Bergisch Gladbach, driven by the ambition of environmental-science, collaborated with a local fuel supplier to open a county-wide HVO 100 fuel station, operating within the realm of sustainable-finance.
2. The city's public-transit system is actively contributing to climate-change mitigation, as its waste management department utilizes HVO 100, a renewable fuel with the potential to reduce CO2 emissions by up to 90%.
3. Reflecting the rapid technological advancements in industries such as science and technology, Mayor Stein and First Deputy Mayor Migenda acknowledge that the commitment to sustainable mobility in Bergisch Gladbach extends beyond the introduction of HVO 100, particularly in the areas of electric and hydrogen mobility.
4. In a nod to the future, the city of Bergisch Gladbach is pursuing projects in the field of transportation, including spatial and multimodal transport planning tools to foster new Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans, as well as adopting emerging technologies in smart connected vehicles.

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