In the UK, Tesco has announced it has added 42 new IVECO S-Way Natural Gas trucks to its fleet in Livingston, Scotland, to help it reach its goal to be carbon neutral across its own operations by 2035. The trucks will transport food and goods across Scotland, Cumbria, and Northumbria, servicing more than 250 stores. Covering more than 200,000km per year, the trucks will save up to 6,473 metric tons of CO2e annually.
The new IVECO S-Way trucks run on biomethane and can cut CO2 emissions by up to 83% compared to similar diesel trucks. The technology has been adopted as an interim solution, while battery electric truck technology and vehicle charging infrastructure matures.
Tesco has worked with CNG Fuels to create a refuelling station adjacent to its Regional Distribution Centre for added flexibility. Drivers can refuel their vehicles quickly, similar to diesel trucks,
Tags: biomethane, Tesco, UK
Category: Fuels
