FEATURE FLEET MANAGEMENT GREENER FLT FLEETS FOR THE FUTURE Alongside these sustainability benefits,
BioLPG can also cut companies’ overall fuel costs and improve operational efficiencies. For example, because BioLPG is a ‘drop-in’ fuel, businesses using LPG can immediately enjoy financial and environmental benefits without purchasing further equipment or setting up separate supply chains. Businesses switching to LPG from electric or diesel fuels will see these benefits amplified further.
MARKED ADVANTAGES OVER DIESEL Conventional LPG also enjoys marked financial and sustainability benefits over diesel. According to figures supplied to Calor by leading FLT original equipment manufacturers, LPG-fuelled vehicles can generate running cost savings of up to 24 per cent when compared to their diesel-powered equivalents. Beyond this commercial appeal, LPG is
Initiatives like the Renewable Energy Directive and Paris Agreement have resulted in a move towards greener practices. However, recent reports from the Carbon Disclosure Project show that while most large companies have implemented plans to reduce carbon emissions, these do not go far enough
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onsequently, many major corporations now expect businesses
in their supply chains to also reduce their carbon emissions and become more sustainable. For companies that operate FLT fleets, this could result in pronounced changes, including switching to more environmentally- friendly fuels such as liquid petroleum gas (LPG) or BioLPG. Andy Kellett, FLT specialist for Calor, explains how this focus on sustainability can help FLT fleet managers realise substantial commercial savings while bolstering their green credentials. Faced with the challenge of climate
change, many major businesses are implementing initiatives to cut carbon emissions and improve overall sustainability. As a result, businesses involved in their supply chain are now expected to adopt similar sustainability measures to reduce their carbon footprint and lessen their operation’s environmental impact. This will include companies in the handling, storage and distribution industries, many of whom operate FLT fleets.
8 SEPTEMBER 2018 | MATERIALS HANDLING & LOGISTICS
BIOLPG Switching fuels is a highly effective method for FLT fleet managers looking to improve the sustainability of their operations. Taking this into account, Calor has developed BioLPG. Designed with reducing carbon emissions in mind, BioLPG is created from renewable feedstocks including vegetable oil, animal fats and organic plant materials. Based on a blend of 40 per cent BioLPG and 60 per cent conventional LPG, BioLPG offers carbon savings of between 20 and 32 per cent.
Diesel-fuelled units are
ill-suited to businesses that need to maintain a sensitive production environment, such as food, pharmaceutical and electric goods’ manufacturers"
Amongst other advantages, BioLPG can also cut companies’ overall fuel costs and improve operational efficiencies
also a far more sustainable fuel than diesel. Emissions from LPG-fuelled FLTs are lead and soot-free, and emit 98 per cent less particulate matter than diesel- using units. If an LPG-using FLT is also fitted with a three-way catalyst, its hydrocarbon and carbon monoxide emissions will also drop to virtually zero. Furthermore, diesel-fuelled units are
ill-suited to businesses that need to maintain a sensitive production environment, such as food, pharmaceutical and electric goods’ manufacturers. By contrast, LPG-fuelled FLTs do not produce emissions that would likely contaminate any products made in these environments. LPG is highly practical too, as LPG-
fuelled units are up to 10db quieter than their diesel-fuelled counterparts. Consequently, LPG-powered fleets are more suitable for operations in built-up areas, where noise pollution needs to be reduced to acceptable levels. A reduction in noise levels is also beneficial to staff health and safety, as it leads to a less stressful working environment.
MORE PRACTICAL THAN ELECTRICITY This practicality also gives LPG an advantage over fuel sources like electricity. Unlike their electric equivalents, FLTs fuelled with LPG do not struggle in colder climates, meaning they are better suited to external operations. Additionally, LPG-fuelled FLTs can perform consistently in environments with uneven surfaces and steep gradients, whereas electric models can struggle to traverse such obstacles. LPG-fuelled FLTs also avoid the issues electric models experience during
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