Alternative fuels - Page 3

FedEx Express Europe is examining the potential of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) renewable diesel by using it to fuel five trucks in the UK.

Fleets will have the opportunity to put a hydrogen van through its paces when First Hydrogen hosts its first ever track day.

Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS) has revealed a new modular design for its hydrogen-powered HGV, enabling fleets to configure the vehicle to meet specific needs.

The Government says it has further 'optimised' the rules, but suggested to Fleet News that talks with industry would continue to address remaining concerns.

Hydrogen fuel cells could be key in the transition to zero-emission vehicles. First Hydrogen's prototype is put to the test.

A series of changes have been announced for the operation of heavier zero-emission vans following a Government consultation.

BP has signalled its commitment to the development of hydrogen refuelling infrastructure by joining H2Accelerate.

Business leaders and environmental campaigners are calling on the Government to provide greater support for sustainable alternatives to diesel fuel.

JCB has installed one of its hydrogen engines into a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van, to demonstrate how easily the conversion can be carried out.

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.

Bramble Energy has opened its new headquarters in Crawley, West Sussex, which includes a hydrogen innovation and development hub.

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

A pilot fleet of BMW iX5 Hydrogen vehicles are being put through their paces, with four of the vehicles in the UK as part of an international trial.

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.

Passenger cars make up the greatest share of the hydrogen vehicle market, according to new research by Interact Analysis.

BMW Group is to produce a limited number of BMW iX5 hydrogen cars to demonstrate the technology.

British Gas parent company Centrica and Ryze deal to include looking at switching some of its fleet to hydrogen.

DPD will switch its entire diesel HGV fleet to an advanced hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) fuel, which is expected to reduce its CO2 emissions by 87%.

Gas distributor Northern Gas Networks (NGN) is planning to open a low carbon hydrogen production and dispensing facility in Bradford.

The UK is not going to be able to fulfil the Government’s commitment to ban the sale of diesel and petrol vehicles by 2030.

The trial will see fuel cell electric vehicles and electric vehicles run together between multiple destinations and attractions.

BMW is starting production of hydrogen powertrains, at its plant in Munich, to support a fleet of BMW iX5 Hydrogen test vehicles.

The AA has revealed a hydrogen fuel cell roadside breakdown vehicle – the Hyundai NEXO – to target breakdown jobs in ultra-low emission zones.

Element 2 has signed a letter of intent with Riversimple to purchase and take over the operation of its hydrogen refuelling station in Abergavenny, Wales.

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

ABAX has announced the launch of its new next-generation software and Mina have entered a partnership with InstaVolt to include the Chargepass fleet offering.

North West Leicestershire District Council has swapped diesel fuel for hydrotreated vegetable oil, to power its fleet of bin lorries and road sweepers.

A hydrogen refuelling station has opened at Teesside International Airport as part of a £2.5m region-wide trial, with cars provided by Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

Drivers want manufacturers to dramatically increase investment in hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, new research from Venson Automotive Solutions suggests.

JCB has taken delivery of a second-generation hydrogen-powered Toyota Mirai as the digger giant develops its own hydrogen technology.

A hydrogen storage project near Glasgow has received £9.4m in government funding to help drive progress towards decarbonising the UK transport sector.

A new Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) has been launched to support local authority fleets to adopt hydrogen fuelled vehicles.

Fleet decision-makers given roadmap of UK’s alternative fuel infrastructure to help transition to zero emissions at this year’s Fleet & Mobility Live.

Daimler Truck and BP have announced plans to work together to help accelerate the introduction of a hydrogen refuelling network for UK freight transport.

CNG Fuels will host hydrogen fuel trials across its UK network of biomethane refuelling stations, to support the future decarbonisation of HGVs.

The Government is being urged to focus future policies on well-to-wheel emissions and overall energy efficiency performance of new fuels for transport.

Fleet operators want Government incentives to make the switch to alternative fuels, according to a report from Asset Alliance Group.

The Government expects hydrogen fuel to play an important role in the decarbonisation of heavy transport by 2030, as outlined in its Hydrogen Strategy.

Fleet Assist has started to prepare its garage network to support fleets that are early adopters of hydrogen vehicles.

The winners of the £20m DfT competition include the manufacturer of an onboard plug-in device that provides drivers with data on battery health.