Emission benefits of gas HGVs only found on long haul routes

CNG: not suited to urban speeds

CNG: not suited to urban speeds

Lorries powered by compressed natural gas (CNG) or liquefied natural gas (LNG) only deliver reduced carbon dioxide emissions compared with modern diesels when used for long-haul operations, according to research published by the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership. 

The low emission freight and logistics trial was funded by £20m from the Office for Low Emission Vehicles and £12m from trial participants.  

Eight consortia completed  trials involving various methane,...

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