JLR to launch eco-friendly truck fleet in United Kingdom

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【Summary】Jaguar Land Rover plans to introduce a fleet of sustainable lorries in the UK by April 2024. The fleet will consist of 220 vehicles, with 219 running on biofuels and one being battery-electric. This move is expected to reduce the company's carbon emissions from road freight by 84%. The lorries will be fueled by a combination of bio-CNG and hydrogenated vegetable oil, resulting in a minimum CO2 saving of 85% per vehicle. Additionally, JLR will switch to using 15.

FutureCar Staff Aug 31, 2023 9:14 AM PT

JLR to launch eco-friendly truck fleet in United Kingdom

JLR (formerly Jaguar Land Rover) has announced plans to introduce a new fleet of bio-fuelled lorries across the UK in April 2024. This initiative is part of the company's efforts to significantly reduce its carbon emissions from road freight.

The company estimates that by switching to these more sustainable heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), it can achieve an impressive 84% reduction in road-freight CO2 output. The new fleet will consist of 219 lorries running on biofuels and one lorry powered by battery-electric technology.

The bio-fuelled HGVs will utilize a combination of bio-CNG (compressed natural gas) and hydrogenated vegetable oil as fuels. This combination is expected to bring a minimum CO2 saving of 85% per lorry. Additionally, hydrogenated vegetable oil will be used to reduce the emissions of JLR's existing lorries.

In addition to the transition to new fuels, JLR will also make a change in the size of its lorries. The company plans to switch to using 15.6-metre lorries, which will help optimize transportation efficiency and reduce the overall carbon footprint.

By implementing these measures, JLR aims to make a significant contribution to reducing carbon emissions in the transportation sector. This move aligns with the company's commitment to sustainability and its efforts to combat climate change.