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John Lewis and CNG Fuels in LARGEST green gas trial sets new course for HGVs


Renewable compressed natural biomethane gas (CNG), sourced sustainably from food, farm and sewage waste, is up to 40 per cent cheaper and cuts CO2 emissions by over 80 per cent. The partnership is part of a wider £20 million, Government-backed cleaner air drive involving 300 vehicles, encouraging hauliers to invest in ditching diesel.

Lorries do just five per cent of road miles compared to other transport, but account for 16 per cent of emissions.

Independent SME CNG Fuels is developing a nationwide network of refuelling stations, fed by the gas grid, on key haulage routes.

To coincide with the project it will open a new one in Northampton close to John Lewis and its supermarket brand Waitrose’s national distribution hub.

The store chain is a UK leader in adopting green gas to power its transport.

Over 60 of the group’s latest CNG trucks and six zero-emission refrigeration units will take part, leading to forecast lifetime savings of up to £100,000 per truck.

Performance data will analysed by Cambridge University after the trial ends in September 2019.

“Interest in the fuel is growing fast, demand at our flagship station in Leyland has increased 170 per cent in the year to March,” says CNG Fuels chief executive Philip Fjeld.

“This latest trial is very big because it has the credibility of John Lewis and Cambridge University behind it. It should make the case once and for all.

“Compressed natural gas is the viable future for freight, electric powered HGVs are a very long way off.”

John Lewis transport general manage Justin Laney confirmed the group’s commitment to reducing its fleet emissions.

“This study will help us quantify not just the carbon emissions reduction of using biomethane, but also the benefits of using our industry-leading clean refrigeration equipment which we expect to show significant benefits for air quality.”

The Low Emission Freight and Logistics Trial is part of the UK’s mission to meet its zero emissions target for all new cars and vans by 2040.

www.cngfuels.com



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