Leading industry trade body, the Gas Vehicle Network, GVN, welcomed the release of a new leaflet on the current uptake and future potential of biomethane in a decarbonised transport sector, which further reinforces the undeniable benefits of biomethane as a transport fuel. The leaflet- launched by the European Biogas Association,… Read more »
UKIFDA offsets its carbon emissions with new Carbon Compensation Scheme
The UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA) has joined a carbon compensation scheme and teamed up with Portland Fuel in a bid to offset its carbon impact. The trade association has been participating in the TIST (The International Small Group and Tree Planting) Program in Kenya since 1st March… Read more »
Renewable gas accelerates HGV industry to carbon free destination
Leading industry trade body, the Gas Vehicle Network, GVN, statistics show that in 2019 almost 80% of the total dispensed volume of gas for transport fuel was biomethane-a renewable and sustainable low carbon fuel. Mike Foster, CEO of the Gas Vehicle Network said: “Clean, low carbon, gas powered vehicles are… Read more »
Extend biofuel subsidies to get moving on transport emissions
The Gas Vehicle Network, GVN, has called on the Department for Transport to extend a key component of the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) which are due to expire at the end of 2020. Current plans will see subsidies awarded to road transport biofuels which reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions… Read more »
How is automotive energy changing?
Climate change is being affected by transport emissions. In the UK, there are over 38.4 million vehicles registered. The Net zero emission target by 2050 is now in place, so there is pressure to reduce harmful emissions on our roads. As a result of this, the UK government is seeking… Read more »
Volvo & Daimler to lead joint development of sustainable transportation for production of fuel cells
Sharing the Green Deal vision of sustainable transport and a carbon neutral Europe by 2050, two leading companies in the commercial vehicle industry, Daimler Truck AG and the Volvo Group, have signed a preliminary non-binding agreement to establish a new joint venture. The intention is to develop, produce and commercialise… Read more »
AS 24 continue to support drivers during COVID-19
In these difficult times, it is more necessary than ever to continue to supply the country efficiently. The transportation industry is obviously vital to ensure the delivery of food, medicine and other vital necessities. That is why AS 24, a leading fuel card and European toll supplier, is at the… Read more »
Gasrec taps into record demand for CNG and LNG
Gasrec has recorded a five-fold increase in sales of gas across its commercial vehicle refuelling network in the first quarter of 2020, versus the same period in 2019. This record growth follows an influx of new trucks into the market running on compressed natural gas (CNG) or liquified natural gas… Read more »
LPG to soften blow of ‘red diesel’ subsidy cut
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has dealt a huge blow to blue collar industry in his budget, by ending the subsidy on red diesel, a fuel widely used by British manufacturing, production and construction companies. The scrapping of the subsidy, which is worth almost 47p a litre, will increase duty on red… Read more »
New guide highlights low carbon and sustainable fuel opportunities for decarbonisation of commercial fleets
A new guide from the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) for fleet operators shows how renewable fuels can immediately cut greenhouse gas emissions in road transport, particularly from commercial vehicles for which few low emission solutions are currently available. While the focus has been mainly on vehicle electrification for meeting… Read more »
