Volvo vehicles to be powered by HVO
XPO Logistics has started to take delivery of 76 Volvo FM trucks with 53 vehicles to be fuelled with HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil).
They will be used exclusively on the company’s contract with building materials supplier British Gypsum.
The new 6x2 tractor units will play a crucial part in the two companies’ commitment to a cleaner, more sustainable future with the other 23 running on Bio-LNG liquified natural gas.
Dan Myers, managing director – UK and Ireland, XPO Logistics, said: “British Gypsum and XPO have built a true partnership based on shared values, with a clear focus on safety and sustainability. This is underpinned by our exploration of further innovations that can significantly improve environmental performance. Our investment in a fleet powered by Bio-LNG and HVO technologies demonstrates the importance we place on helping British Gypsum move towards net carbon zero.”
Brian Fisher, head of distribution, British Gypsum, said: “Our new fleet of vehicles underlines our commitment to ensuring that our products are delivered to customers in an efficient, secure, safe and sustainable way, whilst further improving welfare standards for our drivers. The latest investment signifies yet more progress as we continue on our journey to being net carbon zero by 2050 and highlights our continued commitment to the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) and Construction Logistics and Community Safety (CLOCS) status.”
Expected to clock up 150,000 km each year, the FM LNGs will refuel at Gasrec’s flagship site at Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal (DIRFT).
Volvo’s LNG trucks normally use small amounts of diesel to initiate ignition of the air-fuel mixture.
This enables the G13C engine to deliver the same 460 hp and 2,300 Nm of torque as its diesel-only counterpart, with similar driveability, reliability and service intervals.
However, in the trucks used by XPO, the small amounts of diesel will be replaced by HVO – achieving the same performance with even fewer carbon emissions.
They will be used exclusively on the company’s contract with building materials supplier British Gypsum.
The new 6x2 tractor units will play a crucial part in the two companies’ commitment to a cleaner, more sustainable future with the other 23 running on Bio-LNG liquified natural gas.
Dan Myers, managing director – UK and Ireland, XPO Logistics, said: “British Gypsum and XPO have built a true partnership based on shared values, with a clear focus on safety and sustainability. This is underpinned by our exploration of further innovations that can significantly improve environmental performance. Our investment in a fleet powered by Bio-LNG and HVO technologies demonstrates the importance we place on helping British Gypsum move towards net carbon zero.”
Brian Fisher, head of distribution, British Gypsum, said: “Our new fleet of vehicles underlines our commitment to ensuring that our products are delivered to customers in an efficient, secure, safe and sustainable way, whilst further improving welfare standards for our drivers. The latest investment signifies yet more progress as we continue on our journey to being net carbon zero by 2050 and highlights our continued commitment to the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) and Construction Logistics and Community Safety (CLOCS) status.”
Expected to clock up 150,000 km each year, the FM LNGs will refuel at Gasrec’s flagship site at Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal (DIRFT).
Volvo’s LNG trucks normally use small amounts of diesel to initiate ignition of the air-fuel mixture.
This enables the G13C engine to deliver the same 460 hp and 2,300 Nm of torque as its diesel-only counterpart, with similar driveability, reliability and service intervals.
However, in the trucks used by XPO, the small amounts of diesel will be replaced by HVO – achieving the same performance with even fewer carbon emissions.
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