Setting the record straight on HVO

With the UK government setting the net-zero target of decarbonisation by 2050 for all sectors, many industries are seeking a replacement for traditional fossil fuels to help meet these requirements.
One such option is renewable diesel and Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) as an alternative, which seem to be gathering speed in popularity, with Zemo estimating that as many as 4,000 HGVs are now running on renewable diesel. Despite this growing use, many myths circulate about the fuel and how well it can perform compared to other alternative fuels and traditional fossil fuels. Niki Holt, head of commercial at Certas Energy, a provider of HVO fuel, has offered an insight into renewable diesel options like HVO and she debunks several of the most common myths surrounding it as a fuel.
Myth one – Electricity is the only choice for net-zero
Integrating more electrification into vehicles and machinery will be vital to meeting net-zero targets, but there are concerns. These key concerns tend to focus on insufficient battery range and a lack of a robust and accessible charging infrastructure. Additionally, while the vehicles and equipment do not...