Topic: Alternative fuel

Ground level shot of Freightliner 66503 with container train

Freightliner moves swiftly on low emission fuels implementation

UK operator Freightliner is putting itself forward as the leader in alternative fuels, designed to lower emissions, and accelerate progress towards the government mandated Net Zero economy. The company has embarked on further operational trials,...Read more

19-11-2021|Comment|author: Simon Walton

Turning a 1960s locomotive into a 2060s motive power pioneer

A UK technology company is working on transforming a class 37 diesel locomotive from the 1960s into a hybrid motive power unit that could see service into the 2060s. Motive Zero, the company behind the...Read more

29-09-2021|Comment|author: Simon Walton

Big Red goes green – DB Cargo UK successfully trials vegetable oil fuel

Hydro-treated Vegetable Oil may be something of a mouthful, but it could be on the lips of every carbon-aware freight manager in the country, thanks to testing by DB Cargo UK. The operator has just...Read more

10-12-2020|Comment|author: Simon Walton