(Notícia em Inglês)
The Environment Agency is increasing its biodiesel use in a pilot as part of its continuous plans to cut costs and become more green.
For two years it has used a diesel fuel mixture containing 22% biodiesel in a small fleet of vehicles, which had led to a 19% drop in emissions. The EA will now increase the amount of biodiesel to 25% to gauge the effects.
Fleet manager Mark Ford-Powell said the technique, which uses cooking oil could save 500 tonnes of CO2 a year in the future for the EA. The agency also has 12 hybrid vans, which have showed a 25% improvement in fuel economy, said Ford-Powell. “The more of us that have this technology in our fleet, the more the price should reduce,” he added. “Manufacturers need to start bringing prices down.”
The moves are part of a revolving fleet strategy that started three years ago with four key goals: to be environmental and fit for purpose, as well as to improve health and safety and provide value for money.
The Environment Agency is increasing its biodiesel use in a pilot as part of its continuous plans to cut costs and become more green.
For two years it has used a diesel fuel mixture containing 22% biodiesel in a small fleet of vehicles, which had led to a 19% drop in emissions. The EA will now increase the amount of biodiesel to 25% to gauge the effects.
Fleet manager Mark Ford-Powell said the technique, which uses cooking oil could save 500 tonnes of CO2 a year in the future for the EA. The agency also has 12 hybrid vans, which have showed a 25% improvement in fuel economy, said Ford-Powell. “The more of us that have this technology in our fleet, the more the price should reduce,” he added. “Manufacturers need to start bringing prices down.”
The moves are part of a revolving fleet strategy that started three years ago with four key goals: to be environmental and fit for purpose, as well as to improve health and safety and provide value for money.