Auto Windscreens has begun a trial using hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) as an alternative fuel source in its fleet vehicles. Live today (Tuesday 29th August), the trial furthers the company’s commitment to sustainability and innovation.
(photo; Shannon Lomas, Fleet Manager pictured, with one of the vans trialling HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil)
In light of the rising prominence of HVO among fleets running light and heavy-duty vehicles, Auto Windscreens recognises the biofuel’s potential to help shape the future of sustainable transport. HVO-powered vans maintain the same fuel consumption as their diesel counterparts, but have fewer servicing requirements, display smoother engine performance and are unaffected by issues associated with diesel particulate filters.
The flexibility of these conventional vans, which are capable of running both diesel and HVO without any modification, offers an exciting avenue for greener operations.
“The exploration of HVO is a strategic move towards understanding feasible alternatives to a fully electric operational fleet.” said Shannon Lomas, Fleet Manager at Auto Windscreens. “While electric vehicles remain on our radar, we’re broadening our horizons to ensure we’re at the forefront of sustainable innovation and that includes researching alternative fuel options.”
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