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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.
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 ...
HVO trial slashes 87 tonnes of carbon in just one month for Suttons Tankers and Nippon Gases
Suttons Tankers and Nippon Gases UKI have reported significant carbon emission reductions in the first month of their Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) fuel trial. The initiative, which began as a three-month experiment, has already cut emissions by an impressive 87 tonnes.
ReFuels and Green2x forge biomethane partnership to decarbonise UK road transport
ReFuels and Green2x have signed a long-term commercial partnership for biomethane supply and offtake. The agreement aims to support the decarbonisation of the UK road transport sector.
Gasum opens new gas filling station in Rauma, Finland
Gasum has opened a new gas filling station in Rauma, Finland, serving both cars and heavy-duty vehicles. The station provides liquefied and compressed gas options.
ReFuels begins construction of Bio-CNG refueling station in Livingston, Scotland
ReFuels N.V., a supplier of renewable biomethane (Bio-CNG) for HGVs, has started construction on a new refueling station in Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland. The public access station will operate under the CNG Fuels brand and is located between Edinburgh and Glasgow.
High-blend biodiesel driving carbon savings at bulk tipper haulier Alfred Hymas
At Road Transport Expo 2024, we ran a conference session in partnership with the Renewable Transport Fuel Association (RTFA) detailing the decarbonisation opportunities from low carbon renewable fuels. RTFA’s Chief Executive Gaynor Hartnell took the opportunity to sit down with one of our speakers, Stewart Hymas, to understand the impact ...
Gasum transitions to exclusive biogas distribution at Finnish filling stations
Gasum, a Nordic energy company, has announced that it will exclusively distribute biogas at its Finnish gas filling stations starting from 30 August. This decision comes as customer demand for biogas has been consistently high, with natural gas sales at these stations declining in recent years.
Lithuanian transport firm Vlantana expands fleet with gas-powered Volvo trucks
European logistics giant Vlantana, based in the Klaipėda region of Lithuanian, has taken delivery of the first seven trucks in a 65-strong order for new gas-powered Volvo FH trucks. The remaining units are expected to be with the transport operator by September.
Iveco and CNR release study on environmental impact of compressed biomethane
Iveco has supported a study by the Institute of Atmospheric Pollution of the Italian National Research Council (CNR) to evaluate the environmental impacts of using compressed biomethane derived from the organic fraction of municipal solid waste (OFMSW). This study compares biomethane with traditional fuels like diesel and compressed natural gas ...
