A Finnish project will lead the way for the country’s supermarkets to climb aboard the renewable fuel circular economy. The grocery store chain Lidl and the energy company Gasum are cooperating to produce environmentally friendly and local biogas from biowaste generated at Lidl grocery stores. Read more »
Solaris CNG Buses for RATP in Paris
French public transport company Régie autonome des transports Parisiens (RATP) has placed the first of its orders with Solaris Bus & Coach S.A. for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) -powered buses. RATP selected the Solaris Urbino as part of its drive for cleaner operations in France’s capital city. Read more »
LNG-fuelled Spartacus Launched
Belgian dredging, environmental and marine engineering group DEME has celebrated the launch of its giant cutter suction dredger Spartacus at the Royal IHC shipyard in Krimpen aan den Ijssel in the Netherlands. Read more »
Krummen Kerzers Purchases 20 LNG-powered Volvo Trucks
Swiss logistics specialist Krummen Kerzers has advanced its strategy for the sustainable reduction of CO2 emissions by purchasing 20 Volvo trucks that operate using Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG). Purchase agreements were signed last week. Read more »
UK Fuel Differential Freeze a Boost for NGV HGVs
The UK government has announced that the differential between fuel duty on diesel and alternative fuels has been extended to 2032, providing a major boost to an already surging natural gas industry. Natural Gas Vehicle Network (NGVN), which lobbied for the extension, says adoption by HGV operators will help address high emissions from this sector. Read more »
Barcelona’s Port First in Spain to Supply CNG/LNG Vehicle Fuel
Barcelona-based HAM Group, the Port of Barcelona and retail fuel supplier GALP have collaborated to open the first gas filling station of Spain’s state port system. The station is set up to supply vehicles with liquefied (LNG) and compressed (CNG) natural gas. Read more »
Hexagon Composites Moves to Acquire 100% Agility Fuel Solutions
Hexagon Composites ASA (Hexagon) has signed an agreement to acquire the remaining 50% of Agility Fuel Solutions Holdings Inc. (Agility). By bringing together two leading players in clean energy, the two companies will become an even stronger force in driving energy transformation globally by promoting natural gas and other alternative fuels. Read more »
IVECO Stralis NP 460 “Sustainable Truck of the Year 2019”
A year after winning the “Low Carbon Truck of the Year” title in the UK, the Stralis NP 460 has received another important award, having been voted “Sustainable Truck of the Year 2019” in the Tractor category. IVECO says the award, sponsored by Vado e Torno magazine in collaboration with Lifegate, confirms its position as European leader. Read more »
UK Bus Operator First to run CNG Minibuses
Blue Bus Innovations has become the first company in the UK to operate compressed natural gas-powered (CNG) minibuses after ordering three 16-seater IVECO Daily Line Hi-Matic vehicles. The Luton-based start-up company says although performance is comparable, emissions reduction was the key to their decision. Read more »
Nikola Creates Hydrogen Truck for European Market
U.S. hybrid truck manufacturer Nikola Motor Company has responded to growing interest from European customers by creating a hydrogen-electric truck for their market. Named the ‘Nikola Tre’ (three), the truck has 500 to 1,000 HP, 6×4 or 6×2 configurations and a range of 500 to 1,200 kilometers depending on options. Read more »
