Both CNG and renewable bio-CNG are now available in Crewe, with a cost per mile saving of 30% – 40% compared to diesel. The combination of bio-CNG and the new gas vehicles that are now available in the UK, means that saving of up to 80% in terms of overall ‘well to wheel’ CO2 emissions is possible. For trucks, buses and vans running on 100% natural gas, a carbon neutral option is available, with the UK now able to follow a model that has been successful in Sweden.
CNG Services managing director, John Baldwin said: “With significant volumes of biomethane now being injected into the UK gas grid and huge growth forecast over the next three years, the time is right to switch to bio-CNG as a fuel for vans, trucks and buses. The £10 billion UK gas grid allows this carbon neutral fuel to be delivered directly to distribution depots and stations like Crewe – the UK can aim to shift its trucks, buses and vans onto Bio-CNG by 2030, meeting our renewable targets and at the same time removing the air pollution from diesel vehicles.”
This is a landmark event for Crewe, making it a key strategic location for UK transport. “Crewe is the only place in UK that has Bio-CNG,” added Baldwin.
Source: CNG Services Ltd.
