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ArticleOil on troubled waters: GB Fuels in the spotlight
Hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO) fuel goes a long way to solving hauliers’ problems of cutting their carbon footprint, but the demise of a major supplier has also revealed deeper structural issues.
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ArticleWhat are Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs)?
Hydrogen fuel cell trucks are commercial vehicles that use a fuel cell to generate electricity to power their electric drivetrain. Like traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) trucks, they can be used for a variety of tasks, however, unlike ICE trucks, fuel cell trucks produce zero emissions at the tailpipe and ...
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ArticleBattery electric truck in service - Volvo FE Electric with Fox Group
In 2022 Fox Brothers took delivery of a pair of Volvo FE Electric 6x2 tippers making it the first company in the UK to do so, and only the second in Europe.
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ArticleUnderstanding the ‘carbon jargon’ of commercial vehicle and freight and what it means for your business
In March 2022, the British Business Bank conducted research amongst 1,000 smaller businesses to assess their understanding of the terms ‘net zero’, ‘carbon neutral’ and ‘carbon footprint’. The results showed that 74% do not understand how the terms apply to their businesses and more than half, 54%, stated that the ...
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ArticleExplainer article - how does the battery work in a battery electric truck?
We’re conscious many in the commercial vehicle and road freight sector are having to get to grips with a whole new world of technology, terms and vehicle operating conditions. In the first of an occasional series of explainer articles, Andy Salter takes a look at how Lithium-ion batteries being used ...
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ArticleIs it time for a TCO rethink?
Total Cost of Ownership calculations are often used to compare the costs of alternative vehicles over their operating lifetime. Whether comparing between traditional diesel vehicles or looking into alternative fuels or technologies, TCO has been the go-to method to compare capital cost (Cap-Ex) and operating cost (Op-Ex) over time to ...
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ArticleUnpicking the price variations in electricity supply and how transport can benefit
Our energy correspondent, Janet Wood, outlines how the volatility in the market for electricity supply and demand is seeing some huge price fluctuations.
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ArticleVolta continues to build its expertise, product strength and capability as it prepares for UK roll-out
Speed and scale is the mantra of Volta Trucks as its sets about bringing a new vehicle to market. Freight Carbon Zero spent a morning with the Volta team to explore what this means for comercial vehicle operators
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ArticleHow to get extra cash during your teabreak
In the second part of our focus on the power sector, our market expert Janet Wood explores how commercial vehicle and road freight operators could be making money through smart management of battery capacity.
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ArticleYour last diesel purchase?
Many buyers of tractor units may be just one or two major purchasing decisions away from a switch to emissions-free driving. The technology for heavy-duty transport may not be in situ just yet, but the clock is ticking and green drivetrains are finding homes in other parts of the market. ...
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ArticleNew PwC Truck Study 2022 spells out the decarbonisation journey for the commercial vehicle and road freight sector
A new report released by PwC offers valuable insights into the future direction of travel for the commercial vehicle and road freight industry as it shifts to a carbon zero future
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ArticleGreen Biofuels clears up some of the myths surrounding renewable liquid fuels
While the debate over whether zero emission HGVs will be powered by batteries or hydrogen or both, Green Biofuels is quietly getting on with helping operators including Hovis, Travis Perkins and CEVA Logistics cut their CO2 emissions by up to 90% and NOx emissions by 30% now by replacing standard ...
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ArticleZero carbon transport will need green electricity – lots of it and in the right places
In an interview with National Grid’s head of future markets Graeme Cooper our sister website Motor Transport explores the work National Grid is doing in the UK to prepare the road freight industry for electrification