Polar explorer Robert Swan reaches south pole on Antarctic expedition
Kohler partnered with Swan as renewable energy provider for Undaunted Expedition
KOHLER, Wis. — On Jan. 10, Robert Swan successfully completed his 2023 Undaunted Expedition across the Antarctic landmass to the Geographic South Pole relying solely on renewable energy sources sponsored by Kohler.
Kohler equipped Swan’s journey with a customized generator that utilizes a Kohler diesel engine fueled by hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO). The fuel is 90% carbon neutral and sourced entirely from waste products, making it part of a circular economy. HVO is a high-quality replacement of fossil diesel made from waste vegetable oils and other sustainable materials. It allows generator users to adopt low-carbon, renewable energy without compromise on performance.