A leading lubricant manufacturer has launched a revolutionary new oil for Scania trucks which will double the service life of the vehicle’s diesel particulate filter. Following extensive testing, Fuchs Lubricants have added Titan Cargo Maxx Sae 5W-30 to its comprehensive automotive range, the first product to secure Scania LDF-4 approval…. Read more »
Huge drop in CO2 emissions from HGVs using UK-first gas fuel station
Lorries using a UK-first gas filling station emitted 84 per cent less carbon dioxide (CO2) than equivalent diesel vehicles, reveals a study released today. Cadent, the UK’s biggest gas network, commissioned independent analysis of the first 14 months of the station, operated by CNG Fuels, at Leyland, Lancashire, the first… Read more »
Latest industry views on the news: diesel and petrol vehicles to be banned in UK from 2040
Michael Ayres, Deputy CEO of Dearman, commented: “Dearman welcome the government’s strong stance on diesel, which is necessary if we are to start tackling Britain’s air pollution crisis. However, action is still required to address the most disproportionate polluters, such as the UK’s 84,000 diesel transport refrigeration units, which should be… Read more »
Certas Energy and Shell Lubricants strengthen strategic UK relationship
Certas Energy and Shell Lubricants have announced a new five-year distribution contract that will see a strengthening of their collaboration supplying high quality lubricants across the UK, supported by technical expertise and logistical capabilities. The two companies have been collaborating since 2004 and the new contract will bolster Certas Energy’s… Read more »
Freight calls for Government support for switch to green fuels
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) today (9 January 2016) calls on the Government to give transport operators similar support to the car sector by providing significant financial support to help achieve more widespread industry take-up of green fuels and technologies. FTA’s comments follow today’s release of the final figures from the Government’s Low Carbon… Read more »
Final preparations take place at the new HGV refuelling site at Port of Liverpool
Work on the new 24hr HGV refuelling site at the Port of Liverpool is nearing completion. Port users have seen significant progress made over the last 10 weeks and the site, which was once a dis-used piece of land, has been developed to give a new state-of-the-art facility providing diesel,… Read more »
HOYER Petrolog announces agreement with Rontec
HOYER Petrolog has announced that it has extended its agreement with Rontec to supply circa 200 of the company’s forecourts across the UK through to September 2021. Making the announcement, Allan Davison, Operations Director for Hoyer Petrolog UK, said: “Rontec has been a major customer of HOYER Petrolog since 2012… Read more »
Renewable biomethane fuel for HGVs offers fleet operators opportunity to drive down road transport emissions
CNG Fuels launches renewable biomethane, the most cost-effective, lowest-carbon alternative fuel to diesel for heavy good vehicles (HGVs). Waitrose, John Lewis, Argos and Brit European among first to use biomethane for high-mileage delivery lorries. Fuel sourced from gas generated by waste from food production. Approved under Department for Transport’s Renewable… Read more »
FTA says fuel freeze will help – but cut would have more impact
Announcing a seventh consecutive freeze in fuel duty in his Autumn Statement, Chancellor Philip Hammond today recognised the impact of the tax on businesses and families. But the Freight Transport Association (FTA) said a cut would have boosted Britain’s economy by putting money in people’s pockets and reducing costs for transport operators. FTA… Read more »
Safe, efficient Mercedes-Benz Actros is the right option for Baerlocher
Chemicals supplier Baerlocher UK has hit upon the formula for ultimate road safety, in the shape of its new, range-topping Mercedes-Benz tractor unit. The Bury-based operator took the opportunity when ordering the 6×2 Actros 2551 from Dealer Ciceley Commercials, to specify an optional Safety Pack. This comprises the remarkable… Read more »
