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Government investigating ‘green’ diesel after fraud claims

Figures suggest use of the fuel in the UK has increased from 8 million litres in 2019 to about 699 million litres in 2024.

Alternative fuels 9 Apr

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DPD begins on-the-road tests of electric HGV

It is conducting the trials with MAN, with the aim of introducing heavy-duty electric trucks later this year.

DPD 7 Apr

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Grob Group switches delivery fleet to HVO

Hydrotreated vegetable oil is a renewable diesel that can cut carbon emissions.

Alternative fuels 17 Dec

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RAC trials hydrotreated vegetable oil to fuel recovery trucks

The alternative fuel will be used to run the seven recovery trucks based at the RAC’s HQ.

Alternative fuels 12 Nov

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FedEx to switch 170 UK trucks from diesel to biofuel

FedEx is switching from diesel to biofuel for 170 of its trucks at three of its UK sites following its initial trial in October last year.

Alternative fuels 18 Sept

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New study shows 'significant' emissions cut from HGV renewable fuel switch

Study models vehicle life cycle emissions across a range of vehicles, powertrains and fuel/energy pathways to inform future policy direction.

Alternative fuels 19 Jan

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ReFuels to open biomethane refuelling station in Doncaster

ReFuels is constructing a new biomethane refuelling station for HGVs in Doncaster.

biofuel 22 Dec

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Scania improves efficiency of gas truck engines

Scania has launched two new biogas engines, which offer 5% fuel savings over their predecessors.

Scania 12 Dec

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Biomethane refuelling station for HGVs opens in Wales

ReFuels has announced the opening of its 13th low-carbon refuelling station – the first station of its kind to open in Wales.

Alternative fuels 21 Nov

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Gridserve using second-life batteries and biofuel to power rapid chargers

Gridserve is using second-life batteries and biofuel to help speed up electric vehicle charger activation.

20 Jun

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DPD to switch diesel HGVs to biofuel by 2023

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%.

Alternative fuels 15 Nov

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PepsiCo UK chooses recycled HVO as diesel alternative

PepsiCo UK has announced that starting this month it will power more than one million miles of truck journeys in the UK each year with used cooking oil.

biofuel 10 Nov

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Video: Hydrogen and biomethane help the switch away from diesel

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

Fleet and Mobility Live 28 Oct

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Awareness campaign to be launched ahead of E10 petrol rollout

The Government is launching a national advertising campaign this month ahead of the rollout of E10 petrol.

fuel and fuel cards 8 Jun

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E10 petrol to be available in the UK from September

Government says E10 fuel – a blend of petrol and ethanol – could cut transport CO2 emissions by 750,000 tonnes a year.

fuel and fuel cards 25 Feb

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Government to fund building of bio fuel production plants

Pioneering projects will receive government funding and could lead to greener transportation

2 Jan

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E10 fuel change would cut fleet C02

Introduction of E10 petrol would save the equivalent emissions of taking 700,000 cars off the road.

17 Jul

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LowCVP conference to focus on low carbon fuels

The LowCVP's 2019 Annual Conference, taking place in Westminster, London, on Monday, July 8, will focus on the low carbon fuels agenda.

20 Jun

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Government launches greener fuels campaign

Fuel labels campaign aims to help educate drivers on the benefits of biofuels.

7 Jun

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New fuel labels to be introduced at filling stations

New EU-wide fuel labels will be rolled out across all filling stations by September 2019, to help inform drivers them of the biofuel content of both petrol and diesel.

28 Feb

biofuel

Government investigating ‘green’ diesel after fraud claims

DPD begins on-the-road tests of electric HGV

Grob Group switches delivery fleet to HVO

RAC trials hydrotreated vegetable oil to fuel recovery trucks

FedEx to switch 170 UK trucks from diesel to biofuel

New study shows 'significant' emissions cut from HGV renewable fuel switch

ReFuels to open biomethane refuelling station in Doncaster

Scania improves efficiency of gas truck engines

Biomethane refuelling station for HGVs opens in Wales

Gridserve using second-life batteries and biofuel to power rapid chargers

DPD to switch diesel HGVs to biofuel by 2023

PepsiCo UK chooses recycled HVO as diesel alternative

Video: Hydrogen and biomethane help the switch away from diesel

Awareness campaign to be launched ahead of E10 petrol rollout

E10 petrol to be available in the UK from September

Government to fund building of bio fuel production plants

E10 fuel change would cut fleet C02

LowCVP conference to focus on low carbon fuels

Government launches greener fuels campaign

New fuel labels to be introduced at filling stations

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Plug-in car grant to return with announcement expected this week

UPDATED: Electric car grant worth up to £3,750 | Warning of risk to used values

Leasing giant blames used EV values for multi-million pound loss

biofuel

Government investigating ‘green’ diesel after fraud claims

DPD begins on-the-road tests of electric HGV

Grob Group switches delivery fleet to HVO

RAC trials hydrotreated vegetable oil to fuel recovery trucks

FedEx to switch 170 UK trucks from diesel to biofuel

New study shows 'significant' emissions cut from HGV renewable fuel switch

ReFuels to open biomethane refuelling station in Doncaster

Scania improves efficiency of gas truck engines

Biomethane refuelling station for HGVs opens in Wales

Gridserve using second-life batteries and biofuel to power rapid chargers

DPD to switch diesel HGVs to biofuel by 2023

PepsiCo UK chooses recycled HVO as diesel alternative

Video: Hydrogen and biomethane help the switch away from diesel

Awareness campaign to be launched ahead of E10 petrol rollout

E10 petrol to be available in the UK from September

Government to fund building of bio fuel production plants

E10 fuel change would cut fleet C02

LowCVP conference to focus on low carbon fuels

Government launches greener fuels campaign

New fuel labels to be introduced at filling stations

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Plug-in car grant to return with announcement expected this week

UPDATED: Electric car grant worth up to £3,750 | Warning of risk to used values

Leasing giant blames used EV values for multi-million pound loss

VW Tayron | Review

MG reveals IM5 and IM6 models as part of new premium line-up

Industry reacts to launch of electric car grant

Seven important electric vehicles coming soon

Multi-million pound cash boost for depot and cross-pavement charging

True fleet sales soar for new Chinese brands in H1