Asda Introduces Volvo Dual-Fuel Tractor Units (UK)

Asda Logistics Services (ALS) hsaid it has introduced 50 dual-fuel Volvo FM tractor units at its newly opened distribution centre at, Asda Avonmouth, Bristol.

The new dual-fuel vehicles are the latest development in Asda Logistics Service’s transport sustainability strategy following the ‘fewer, cheaper miles’ policy to complement the ‘greenest’ depot in the Asda estatem the company said in its statement.

Chris Hall, Head of Central Transport for ALS explains that this is one element in an ongoing programme across the wider business: “Asda’s investment in the new distribution centre at Avonmouth and the roll-out of the 50 dual-fuel Volvos, is part of a planned programme of initiatives to deliver growth and sustainability by maintaining a 10% absolute carbon footprint reduction by 2015. Alternative fuels are an important part of our green agenda. When we take our longer trailer trials into account together with the Volvo dual-fuel trucks, we will be able to increase the volume of goods trunked while at the same time reducing vehicle miles and cutting emissions by 15% over 5 years.”

The Asda trucks will run on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and diesel. Working in partnership with BOC, Asda has invested in a dedicated LNG refuelling station at the Avonmouth site. The site is designed to minimise environmental impact and costs by the use of ‘zero loss’ refuelling technology, according to the statement.
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