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ReFuels begins construction of Bio-CNG refueling station in Livingston, Scotland
ReFuels N.V., a supplier of renewable biomethane (Bio-CNG) for HGVs, has started construction on a new refueling station in Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland. The public access station will operate under the CNG Fuels brand and is located between Edinburgh and Glasgow.
High-blend biodiesel driving carbon savings at bulk tipper haulier Alfred Hymas
At Road Transport Expo 2024, we ran a conference session in partnership with the Renewable Transport Fuel Association (RTFA) detailing the decarbonisation opportunities from low carbon renewable fuels. RTFA’s Chief Executive Gaynor Hartnell took the opportunity to sit down with one of our speakers, Stewart Hymas, to understand the impact ...
Gasum transitions to exclusive biogas distribution at Finnish filling stations
Gasum, a Nordic energy company, has announced that it will exclusively distribute biogas at its Finnish gas filling stations starting from 30 August. This decision comes as customer demand for biogas has been consistently high, with natural gas sales at these stations declining in recent years.
Lithuanian transport firm Vlantana expands fleet with gas-powered Volvo trucks
European logistics giant Vlantana, based in the Klaipėda region of Lithuanian, has taken delivery of the first seven trucks in a 65-strong order for new gas-powered Volvo FH trucks. The remaining units are expected to be with the transport operator by September.
Iveco and CNR release study on environmental impact of compressed biomethane
Iveco has supported a study by the Institute of Atmospheric Pollution of the Italian National Research Council (CNR) to evaluate the environmental impacts of using compressed biomethane derived from the organic fraction of municipal solid waste (OFMSW). This study compares biomethane with traditional fuels like diesel and compressed natural gas ...
Tesco Ireland introduces 50 biomethane trucks to reduce carbon emissions
As we covered in our interview with DHL’s Katharina Tomoff earlier this year, DHL and Tesco Ireland have commenced a shift to biomethane-fueled trucks across its fleet as part of its decarbonisation strategy.
Scania launches 6x2 CNG-fueled tractor unit
Scania UK has partnered with ReFuels to introduce a new three-axle, 6x2 CNG tractor unit in the UK.
McCulla Ireland bolsters biogas fleet with £3.1m investment
As originally reported on our sister publication Motor Transport, Northern Ireland-based refrigerated haulage business McCulla Ireland has secured a £3.1m investment from asset finance provider Lombard for 25 new trucks, including 11 powered by biogas.
ReFuels opens first Bio-CNG refueling station in Southeast England
ReFuels, has inaugurated a new refueling station in Aylesford, Kent, under the CNG Fuels brand. This station is the first public access Bio-CNG facility in Southeast England, aimed at supporting low-emission transport in a region with over nine million residents.
Stobart fuelled by HVO to get Walkers crisps to stores
As orginally reported by Motor Transport our sister publication, Stobart has expanded its use of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) across its network for customer PepsiCo – and it estimated this should save an additional 13,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions by the end of the year.
