New HVO-powered DAFs for Vantec

TIP Group has supplied Vantec with seven new DAF XF tractor units powered by Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), helping the Sunderland headquartered third-party logistics provider boost its sustainability goals as part of its UK expansion.

Vantec, one of the UK’s top logistics solutions and final mile delivery providers for the automotive and premium automotive parts industry, will see its fleet benefit from a 90 per cent reduction in CO2 emissions when running HVO fuelled trucks. The DAF XF trucks also benefit from the manufacturer’s latest generation of aerodynamic advances, which reduce drag and lower fuel consumption ever further.

Alongside the seven DAF XF trucks, TIP has supplied Vantec with 16 new SDC Freespan ENXL curtainsided trailers.

In the coming months, two 18-tonne DAF rigids will be added to complete the fleet update.

Chris Bain, general manager (Transport, Facilities & Operations) at Vantec, commented: “We are delighted with these latest additions to our fleet, which have come as part of our expansion into the north-west of the UK. This is the first time we have used HVO trucks in our fleet and we look forward to enjoying the low emissions advantage which they will bring. These new trucks, supplied through our partnership with TIP, have made it possible for us to make strides towards our goal of being a zero-emissions logistics provider by 2050.”

Mike Furnival, managing director of TIP said, “We are always looking to support our customers with their journey towards zeroemissions and through the provision of these latest generation HVO powered DAF XF trucks we are doing just that. These advanced units provide the versatility of a traditional diesel truck, but with up to 90% less emissions, which helps our customers achieve their sustainability goals, while retaining operational efficiencies.

Lynes reduces carbon footprint

Introducing HVO fuel to its fleet has helped a leading heating, plumbing and air-movement materials supplier significantly reduce its carbon footprint.

TG Lynes started using HVO in two of its 18-tonne Euro VI trucks late last year. They are refuelled from a 10,000 litre HVO tank installed at its Enfield base, producing additional benefits including significant time efficiencies and cost savings.

The switch has proved so successful both environmentally and economically that TG Lynes is now considering rolling out HVO across all of its trucks.

Transport supervisor John O’Connell said: “We made the decision to try HVO in two vehicles to see how it worked.

“We knew that our carbon emissions from these two vehicles would reduce by around 90 per cent, but we hadn’t fully appreciated the additional benefits the move would bring.

“The MPG of each vehicle has improved. These vehicles tend to do quite short journeys within the M25 with plenty of stopping and starting.

“When we were using regular diesel the MPG averaged 11.5. During a similar month this year, with comparable journeys completed, it was 13 MPG.

“With our HVO tank on site, there is no queuing or forethought required – the fuel is waiting each morning, allowing us to get on with our deliveries.”

“It’s been a really positive test and we are considering rolling out HVO across other vehicles in the fleet – and perhaps, in time, across all of them.”

The projected carbon saving through the course of 2023 from the two HVO trucks is 15 tonnes – the approximate amount an average car would emit were it to drive once around the world.

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