Plans to encourage fleets to use tractors, diggers and forklifts powered by hydrogen have been published by the Government.
The commitment of £200 million from ministers towards the Zero-Emission Road Freight Decarbonisation (ZERFD) program is a significant step in reducing the risks associated with the transition to Net Zero.
Based in Södertälje, Sweden, this initiative is a two-year collaborative research effort between Scania, Uppsala University, Eksjö Maskin & Truck, Midsummer, Ernsts Express, and Dalakraft. The groundbreaking project involves a 560hp plug-in hybrid truck coupled with an 18m trailer equipped with state-of-the-art lightweight tandem solar panels. Haulage company Ernsts Express AB will put the truck through its paces on public roads.
With the goal to decarbonise its UK supply chain, the imitative sees Shell switching part of its UK fuel delivery fleet, operated by Hoyer, to the new Gd45 powered by Shell GTL Fuel as a drop-in alternative to diesel. Started in May 2022, the programme will run for six months, with the possibility to expand.
Komatsu and Cummins have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the development of zero-emissions haulage equipment. Building on a legacy of diesel engine partnership across a wide variety of mining and construction equipment, Cummins and Komatsu will initially focus on zero emissions power technologies including hydrogen fuel cell solutions for large mining haul truck applications.
The UK government has announced more than £200m ($243m) of funding for a three-year ‘comparative’ demonstration programme to determine whether hydrogen-powered fuel cells or batteries would be the best zero-emission solution for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs).
Logistics UK has urged the government to provide clarity on the route to net zero for the logistics industry, in a recently
Carbon output reduction has been a key focus for transport companies over the last few years. Much focus has been centered around the reduction of emissions in larger cities, with the introduction of low emission zones (LEZ) and Ultra low emissions zones (ULEZ) now common place
