TNT France tests biofuel
TNT Express France is testing a biofuel for its delivery vehicles to cut down on CO2 emissions. The fuel – known as B30 – could be introduced nationwide if tests are successful.
TNT Express launched the B30 biofuel tests in September 2007at its depot at Maxvill, where its Eastern Region main office is situated. The tests were extended to eight light-duty pick-up and delivery vehicles last month.
The study, which will last at Maxville for six months, will enable TNT to evaluate if this solution is feasible at an operational level and to assess the financial impact (carbon consumption and maintenance costs). The tests will also examine the performance of the vehicles with this type of fuel, especially as an alternative to diesel.
The first results are already promising for lorries as well as for light-duty vehicles, TNT pointed out. If the final results turn out to be positive, TNT Express France could decide to deploy B30 in its 13 operational centres across France this year.
TNT Express France is testing a biofuel for its delivery vehicles to cut down on CO2 emissions. The fuel – known as B30 – could be introduced nationwide if tests are successful.
TNT Express launched the B30 biofuel tests in September 2007at its depot at Maxvill, where its Eastern Region main office is situated. The tests were extended to eight light-duty pick-up and delivery vehicles last month.
The study, which will last at Maxville for six months, will enable TNT to evaluate if this solution is feasible at an operational level and to assess the financial impact (carbon consumption and maintenance costs). The tests will also examine the performance of the vehicles with this type of fuel, especially as an alternative to diesel.
The first results are already promising for lorries as well as for light-duty vehicles, TNT pointed out. If the final results turn out to be positive, TNT Express France could decide to deploy B30 in its 13 operational centres across France this year.
