10.12.2020

Artikel Nummer: 34479

UK supermarket chain investing in greener fleet

Asda UK is taking delivery of more than 200 Volvo FH LNG tractor units in the run-up to the peak Christmas commercial season. The supermarket is keen to transform its fleet of 1,000 tractor units from diesel to gas by 2024, after in-house trials showed running on biomethane reduced CO2 emissions by more than 80%.

The delivery also sees Volvo’s share of Asda’s fleet more than double in size to one third. The order comprises 29 4x2s for operation with single-deck trailers, and 173 6x2s which will pull double-decker units. Most of the new trucks will remain in service until January 2026 – 12 months longer than Asda’s typical replacement cycle for diesel vehicles, Volvo said. (ben)


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