All HVO articles
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ArticleOil on troubled waters: GB Fuels in the spotlight
Hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO) fuel goes a long way to solving hauliers’ problems of cutting their carbon footprint, but the demise of a major supplier has also revealed deeper structural issues.
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ArticleBREAKING NEWS: Certas scoops Green Biofuels out of administration
Green Biofuels Ltd, which went into administration in October, has been sold to Certas Energy UK
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ArticleDHL to be running entirely on HVO by end of year
As orginally reported in Motor Transport, DHL Supply Chain has announced a swift and comprehensive shift from diesel to hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) at all its on-site fuelling stations by the end of the next month. This ambitious move is a key component of the company’s decarbonization strategy, aiming to ...
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ArticleGreen Biofuels Ltd goes into administration
Three partners from Ernst & Young LLP have been appointed administrators of HVO supplier Green Biofuels, effective 02 October 2023
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ArticleDutch discounter Action implements biodiesel for trucks, paving the way towards sustainability
In a significant move towards enhancing its sustainability efforts, Dutch Discounter Action has recently announced the adoption of HVO 100 biodiesel for approximately 150 trucks operating from its distribution centers in Zwaagdijk and Echt.
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ArticleVantec adopts low-emission approach with new HVO-Powered DAF XF trucks
Sunderland-based logistics provider Vantec is taking steps towards reducing its carbon footprint with the introduction of seven new DAF XF tractors running on Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO).
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ArticleTG Lynes plans fleet-wide shift to HVO fuel
Heating and plumbing materials supplier TG Lynes revealed its intention to transition its entire fleet to hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) fuel.
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ArticleDAF Trucks introduces new generation trucks optimised for 100% HVO
DAF Trucks is taking significant steps towards reducing CO₂ emissions by preparing its combustion engines to utilise new eco-friendly fuels.
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ArticleRoyal Mail shifts to renewable fuel HVO for HGVs as electric alternatives await development
Royal Mail is replacing diesel fuel with hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) in some of its truck fleet as a renewable alternative. HVO is a biofuel that can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90% and does not require any modifications to engines or fuelling infrastructure.
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ArticleFormula 1 and DHL introduce Biofueled trucks for European races in 2023
Formula 1 and its Official Logistics Partner, DHL, have announced the introduction of biofueled trucks for the European races of the 2023 season.
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ArticleSuttons tankers explores vegetable oil as an environmentally friendly fuel for fleet
Suttons Tankers will be utilising Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) as an alternative fuel source, aligning with its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy. HVO is a sustainable fuel that offers a significantly lower carbon footprint compared to diesel, reducing CO2 emissions by at least 85%.
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ArticleTG Lynes mulls switching entire fleet to HVO
Heating, plumbing and air movement materials supplier TG Lynes is looking at powering its entire fleet on hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO) after switching two of its 18-tonne diesel lorries to the alternative fuel. As reported by Motor Transport, TG Lynes has an operating licence for 15 trucks and offers a ...
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ArticleDPD to convert all diesel HGVs to renewable biofuel by the end of next year.
DPD has started the transition of its complete diesel HGV fleet to renewable and sustainable biofuel, with all trucks operating on Green D (Gd+) hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) by the end of 2023. According to DPD, diesel engine operators often save 90% of their lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions ...
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ArticlePepsiCo UK launches new green logistics initiative
PepsiCo UK announced today a series of new logistics innovations that, when fully implemented, will result in a 1,200-tonne reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its UK supply chain. Starting this month, the company will use used cooking oil to power over one million miles of ...
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ArticleBritish Gypsum converts HGVs from diesel to HVO to power net zero journey
British Gypsum has taken another step towards becoming carbon neutral by 2050, by introducing Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) fuelled vehicles to its UK fleet
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ArticleJSP Hauliers’ new DAF XG+ will run exclusively on HVO
Manchester-based JSP Hauliers has added a DAF XG+ 530 FTG to its expanding fleet. The truck, which was supplied by Motus Commercials, will be joined by a further five New Generation DAF XFs in the coming months. Like the rest of the 22-strong fleet, the DAFs will ...
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ArticleShell has revealed it will be partnering with Hoyer on cleaner fuel trial to decarbonise its UK supply chain
Shell has revealed details of its pilot fuel initiative in partnership with Hoyer to decarbonise its UK supply chain.
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ArticleDHL Freight launches GoGreen Plus service to decarbonise road transport in Germany
Following the successful introduction of sea and air freight products, DHL Freight clients may now book the GoGreen Plus service for road transport services. GoGreen Plus is a component of the Deutsche Post DHL Group’s medium-term sustainability vision for 2030, which aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
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ArticleULEMCo partners with Keenan Recycling on first hydrogen-HVO dual-fuel truck
Hydrogen fuel pioneer ULEMCo is working with Keenan Recycling on a hydrogen dual-fuel truck using HVO rather than diesel.
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ArticleHowdens grows HVO fleet and trials gas and electric options
Kitchen supplier Howdens said a vital ingredient for its sustainability strategy is hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), which it is now using extensively across its logistics fleet. It is also piloting electric trucks and is introducing six bio-liquid natural gas vehicles at its Raunds and Portbury sites, which work similarly to ...