Alternative fuels

While battery electric continues to be the dominant zero-emission powertrain, the controversial fuel continues to attract enormous support and investment.

Hydrogen fuel cell is an ideal drivetrain for light commercial vehicles, offering a better option across various use cases compared to battery electric, according to the company which has just concluded a four-week trial.

SSE has just completed its four-week trial of the First Hydrogen fuel cell van, becoming the second UK business to generate real-world data following Rivus in May

While battery electric is the dominant zero-emission powertrain, enormous investment and work is going in to make the gas part of the future transport solution.

Different approach to fleet market paying off as march to EV continues

Battery electric cars dominate the zero emission motoring headlines, but could hydrogen fuel cell vehicles prove even less harmful to the environment?

OE suppliers access the best ways to reduce pollution and help vans and trucks to travel further

Most companies have vehicles that travel into urban environments at some time or other and all of these will be affected by the relentless pace of change in urban transport policies.

Monica Guise explains how the University of Birmingham’s fleet will soon be 40% electric or hydrogen – a year ahead of its target.

Vehicles driven by the internal combustion engine (ICE) look like they are losing out to alternative fuel power trains. Simon Harris reports

Glasgow’s initial focus will be on buses but all vehicles will be included by the end of 2022

Fleets should not be too quick to write-off new diesel models on environment grounds. Simon Harris reports. ​

Some experts say battery range reservations mean that diesel will be around for a long time; others feel gas-powered or hydrogen fuel cells may provide some of the clean air answers.

Fleet manager Stephen Moir is driving a range of innovations to ensure that the Flogas Britain fleet remains cost-effective and fit for purpose. By John Maslen

City authorities around Europe are implementing different strategies to combat dirty vehicle exhausts. Jonathan Manning reports.

Fleet managers are now able to choose from more types of fuel than ever before. Simon Harris analyses the seven most common options available

Planned special zones to reduce CO2 and NO2 in the air have prompted a step up in the search for viable alternative fuels and different methods of delivery

Despite the potential to cut fuel bills by 40% and offering environmental benefits over diesel and petrol, LPG has never caught on. Andrew Ryan investigates why

Many vehicles use the additive to comply with the Euro 6 emissions standard, but top-up intervals and costs vary massively. Christopher Smith reports

Hydrogen technology is moving towards commercial roll-out with subsidised support but there’s some way to go before it reaches a mass market. Sarah Tooze reports

Yes, says Paul Busby, managing director of Viezu. He says the technology can result in 20% greater efficiency without affecting the way a van drives

Alternative fuels explained with Fleet News, read our guide to Alternative fuels for cars and vans.