Bio-Diesel Vehicles

Biodiesel is a renewable fuel made from plant materials and reduces emissions and improves fuel efficiency in diesel engines. Despite not being net-zero, it offers a low-carbon solution in the journey to decarbonisation. Use of biodiesel in heavy commercial vehicles is anticipated to increase due to demand for sustainable transportation, expect to be kept informed on this ever-changing market at Freight Carbon Zero.

Biodiesel is a renewable fuel made from plant materials and reduces emissions and improves fuel efficiency in diesel engines; offering a low-carbon solution in the journey to decarbonisation.

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What are Drop-in fuels?

Drop-in fuels can be used as direct replacements for diesel in a conventional vehicle with a compression engine. Because of their ‘drop-in’ nature, they can be deployed to significantly reduce CO2 emissions in transport operations quickly and effectively with no or minimal impact on the operation of a fleet. Read more…

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RAC initiates HVO fuel trial with Certas Energy for recovery truck fleet

The RAC has begun testing hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) supplieed by Certas Energy as an alternative fuel source for seven recovery trucks operating from its Walsall headquarters, as part of its carbon reduction strategy.

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FedEx adopts HVO fuel for its linehaul truck fleet in the UK

Federal Express Corporation has announced a transition to biofuels for its linehaul trucks at three UK locations starting this month.The company plans to use hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) in over 170 tractor-trailer combinations across its sites in Parkhouse (80 tractors), Marston Gate (54 tractors), and Atherstone (38 tractors). FedEx has ...

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Driving down freight emissions Down Under

This week, Brisbane-based consultancy MOV3MENT shares insights on Australia’s push to decarbonise road freight. Director Mark Gjerek explores the progress, challenges, and innovations driving the sector toward zero emissions.