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The future of fleets: A focus on LNG
...play a large part in everything from long haul transport to powering our home deliveries. A transitional fuel, in contrast to conventional fuels such as oil-derived petrol and diesel, are...
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University scientists have developed a greener marine fuel
Scientists from Aston University have been blending leftover cooking oil, lamb fat and agricultural waste to develop a cleaner fuel for ships. By mixing waste pellets with either used oil...
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MP visits first ever fossil-free HVO village, converted in industry trials
...HVO. Local fuel distributor Mitchell & Webber is supporting the homes and businesses in Kehelland to trial the fossil-free oil replacement as part of a National Demonstration project led by...
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Distributor showcases future fuel ready Rayburn that indicates belief in HVO
...immediate reduction in carbon emissions of 88%. The low-carbon fuel, made from certified waste fats and oils, can be used to replace conventional heating oil and has been classified as...
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Coryton sustainable fuel powers Prodrive Hunter to record success at Dakar 2023
...Coryton, as part of its SUSTAIN RACING fuel product line, Prodrive Ecopower offers an 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions when compared to fossil fuel-based equivalents. The fuel meets the...
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Government grant for new OXCCU jet fuel project
...without the use of fossil fuels. Traditional biofuels have well-known issues with scale due to limited feedstocks. In contrast, e-fuels or synthetic fuels based on CO2 have enormous potential to scale...
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RHI target – an unrealistic goal?
...would suffer the same fate as the Green Deal. RHI payments only come into play once the renewable heating system has been installed and the average consumer simply cannot afford...
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Welsh distributor goes with the wind
Erecting the latest turbine at D J Davies Ammanford depot Formed in 1971 D J Davies Fuels has diversified to offer its customers a range of energy products including fuel,...
Case Study
The benefits of tank telemetry implementation
An interview with Alan Keyes, Glen Fuels Background Glen Fuels is currently run by my brother Kevin and me. It was set up in 1986 by our parents, Kevin Snr....
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Distributor diaries October 2023
...claudia@andpublishing.co.uk New Era Fuels enjoying summertime fun New Era Fuels, the Essex-based fuel distributor, had a wonderful time celebrating at a summer party held at Chelmsford Racecourse. Amber Geggus, project...
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Life begins at 40
...whom have come through the ranks. Steve Moulin is Leicester’s new manager, Mark Gamble takes the reigns at Wellingborough and Mark Varley has been promoted at Watford. Clive Morin has been...
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TEAM INEOS and the Tour De Yorkshire
...Jim Ratcliffe, founder and chairman of INEOS, Chris Froome, who is is aiming to win a record-equalling fifth Tour riding for Team INEOS this July, and Sir Dave Brailsford, Team...
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Essar – new roadside development
...at one of its branded retail outlets at Moulsford in Oxfordshire, with several more planned to follow suit in 2019. The station is one of 12 MPK sites recently unveiled...
Insight
Energy Minister challenges JCB to accelerate hydrogen engine development
...success in developing engines powered by the zero-carbon fuel. Mr Shapps was hosted by JCB Chairman Lord Bamford and JCB CEO Graeme Macdonald, on a visit to JCB Power Systems...
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New openings in Wales
News of the new openings – a Welsh office in Carmarthenshire for Envirostore and a depot in Ammanford for Star Multifuels was announced on the Envirostore stand at FPS EXPO...
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FTA’s response to emission zone postponement
The Freight Transport Association has responded to the news that the introduction of Oxford’s Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ) is due to be postponed with Birmingham City Council and Leeds City...
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Wrightbus unveils new Rightech EV truck brand to accelerate fleet decarbonisation
...launched under the Ballymena company’s new Rightech brand. Ryze Power, part of a portfolio of net zero companies run by Wrightbus owner Jo Bamford, will provide class-leading charging infrastructure and...
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Excitement builds for soon to be announced key industry award
...hugely impressed not only by the ultimate winner but also by the attitudes and achievements of all nominees.” Recent winners include Clifford Tappin of Lovell Fuels, Buckinghamshire, who was named...