UK low emission freight and logistics trial fund winners announced

Road haulage sector will see electric vans and hydrogen powered trucks.

UK – Transport Minister John Hayes has announced the winners of the £20 million funding for the Low Emission Freight and Logistics Trial. Vans will go electric and lorries will run on hydrogen dual-fuel under a the government programme to cut emissions and improve air quality. The funding, announced at the Sustainable Road Transport Conference, in central London, is being given to 20 firms who set out plans for innovative ways to deploy low and zero emission vehicles. The freight industry accounts for about 30% of the UK’s CO₂ transport emissions and the money will help fleets get their new vehicles on the roads from mid-2017 onwards. Transport Minister John Hayes said:

“Each one of these successful projects will help cut vehicle emissions, improving air quality and reducing pollution in towns and cities. This is yet another important step towards this government’s commitment to reduce carbon emissions from transport to help tackle climate change. We are already making headway through our investment in low emission vehicles, greener public transport and walking and cycling, as well as grants for innovative advanced biofuels projects.” Read more

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