Freightliner accelerates progress towards Net Zero with low emission fuel
Relevant RTS critical priority(ies):
Low emissions
Rail is already the most carbon efficient mode for transporting freight around Great Britain, and growing volumes using alternative fuels will be crucial to support the decarbonisation of the UK economy. The journey to net zero 2050 will require a range of different technologies and fuels.
Freightliner is trialling Gd45 Powered by Shell GTL Fuel, a new cleaner, low carbon fuel supplied by Green Biofuels Ltd, as part of its ongoing commitment to clean air and carbon reduction. It is the first company to use the product for operational trials on diesel-powered services.
Gd45 Powered by Shell GTL Fuel, which consists of 55% Shell gas to liquids fuel and 45% Gd+ Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (HVO), results in a significant reduction in emissions compared to regular diesel. Data from trials showed that there was an average reduction of 84% methane, 14% NOx and 18% ultra-fine particulates, with no performance impact or loss of horsepower.
Transitioning to Gd45 Powered by Shell GTL Fuel for all diesel services would reduce Freightliner’s CO2e emissions by 50%, which is equivalent to 91,740mt every year.
The substantial carbon and air quality benefits show that this will be an important transitional fuel on the journey to net zero by 2050.
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