Gasrec welcomes EU move on CV CO2 emissions legislation 06 June 2014

Gasrec, supplier of liquefied gas to the transport sector, is welcoming the European Union's new strategy to reduce CO2 emissions from heavy-duty commercial vehicles, calling it "a very positive move".

The EU has confirmed it will bring forward legislation next year requiring CO2 emissions from trucks, buses and coaches to be certified, reported and monitored.

It will then consider further measures, which are likely to include accelerated development of an alternative fuelling infrastructure fuels for these vehicles.

"It is critical we find ways to reduce the harmful emissions from heavy-duty commercial vehicles, particularly in the UK where we are already struggling to hit long-term air quality standards," comments Rob Wood, chief executive officer at Gasrec.

"We encourage government - and the wider transport industry - to push for the faster development of a strategic supply network of liquefied gas filling stations across the motorway network, and the faster conversion of the country's commercial heavy-duty vehicles to operate on dual-fuel or gas only," he adds.

Gasrec's bio-LNG is a blend of biomethane and liquefied natural gas. It supplies more than 60% of gas-powered HGVs on UK roads and operates 11 refuelling stations around the country.

The firm already has European funding to develop a network of 'open-access' bio-LNG filling stations across the UK.

Under the agreement, the company is required to launch four new bio-LNG filling stations across the UK motorway network by the end of 2015.

It will also develop a further two mobile stations in continental Europe and undertake a pilot study for the development of similar sites and networks across mainland Europe.

Author
Laura Cork

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