Cenex and KTN launch the new gas and dual-fuel vehicle hub 02 October 2014

Cenex (the centre of excellence for low carbon and fuel cell technologies), with funding from the Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN), has developed an online tool for gas and dual-fuel truck operators to find refuelling stations.

The website also provides links to gas powered fleets – to encourage sharing of best practice – as well as case studies and information on gas vehicles available in the UK.

Additionally, it provides updates on the government's ongoing Low Carbon Truck and Infrastructure demonstration trial, which is deploying more than 350 gas- and dual fuel-powered trucks and 25 new or upgraded gas refuelling stations before the end of 2015.

"Pulling together refuelling station information into one easily accessible place provides a vital resource for transport operators," comments Philip Spittle, head of fleet compliance at Eddie Stobart.

"It allows us to track new gas refuelling stations, thereby enabling us to expand the areas where we can operate dual-fuel gas vehicles."

Tessa Darley, head of transport at KTN, says: "Not only does the information in the Gas Vehicle Hub provide a key tool to enable logistics operators plan journeys in advance, but the mobile-friendly site provides flexibility of access to drivers on the road."

And she adds: "The first year of the Low Carbon Truck Trial – as operators ran in their gas vehicles and infrastructure was put in place – resulted in some promising CO2 savings."

Cenex CEO Robert Evans says: "We have watched the recent [gas and dual fuel truck] industry growth with interest and are proud to be providing important and pivotal services to the gas vehicle community."

And Jon Horsley, lead technologist at Innovate UK (formerly the Technology Strategy Board), says: "The New Gas Vehicle Hub adds to the list of outcomes spanning from the UK's Low Carbon Truck trial.

"Positive outcomes already include the installation of the refuelling infrastructure, strong cohort development and shared learnings by the trial participants – fleets and product developers.

"The trial is a catalyst for building awareness of the new technologies, and for helping to inform government about the potential for these technologies to reduce HGV road emissions."

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Author
Brian Tinham

Related Websites
http://www.gasvehiclehub.org/

Related Companies
CENEX
Department for Transport
Eddie Stobart Ltd

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