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especially those that are operating with older models. But contrary to common belief, going electric is not the only option. With Calor’s BioLPG now available on the market, logistics and warehousing operators can take advantage of the power and operational efficiencies offered by LPG forklift trucks and stay compliant – whilst dramatically lowering their carbon emissions at the same time.
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Materials handling supplier Carrylift Group is one FLT business furthering its commitment to support customers with reducing carbon emissions by using Calor’s BioLPG across its extensive short-term hire fleet and to end users with direct supply.
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ndy Kellett, National Accounts Manager for FLT at Calor outlines why the business’ LPG and BioLPG fuel solutions are offering logistics and warehousing businesses a credible alternative to diesel, even when compared to electric options.
With the introduction of the new EU Stage V standards for non-road mobile machinery, many fleet managers are now considering alternative options to diesel. However, finding an option that would give them the same lifting and moving on steep gradients capability, can often prove challenging. To comply with the new standards, many diesel FLT manufacturers have reduced the amount of NOx emissions from their vehicles by lowering the combustion temperature using cooled exhaust gas, which dilutes the amount of oxygen in the combustion chamber. But this process increases the amount of soot produced, which means the engine requires a diesel particulate filter (DPF) to prevent the soot from being emitted. This DPF, however, needs to be recharged at regular intervals, which is a lengthy process performed once or twice a week. This not only means regular downtime has to be accounted for, but the process is also time-consuming and repetitive.
ELECTRIC OPTIONS In contrast, electric FLTs are often mistakenly perceived as using a renewable energy source, making them a green option. However, it’s important to remember that often this energy is taken from the National Grid with fossil fuel such as coal often a part of this mix.
When it comes to electric FLTs their adoption as a mass market solution is not growing as fast as first anticipated. The main reason behind this is the required investment in infrastructure to
support them, including charging facilities, and the subsequent associated operational implications in downtime because of charging or changing batteries.
LPG & BioLPG AT CALOR LPG-powered forklift trucks require minimal refuelling time and can run three times longer than electric ones as they don’t require downtime for recharging.
As the leading provider of LPG in the UK, Calor has been providing businesses with reliable energy for 85 years. Calor has a commitment by 2040 for all of its energy supplied to customers to be renewable. Although a relatively new entrant to the market, BioLPG is gaining traction within the materials handling sector. BioLPG emits 98 per cent less particulate matter than diesel and these emissions are lead and soot-free. Subsequently, the only change needed is the use of a three-way catalytic converter to eliminate nitrous oxides. These are inexpensive, require minimal maintenance and do not have to undergo the lengthy regeneration processes associated with DPFs.
Calor BioLPG is a renewable and sustainable fuel made from a blend of waste, residues, and sustainably sourced materials. As a biopropane, BioLPG is chemically identical to LPG and is compatible with all LPG products and has absolutely no compromise on performance, so it’s as effective as LPG, while helping businesses meet the carbon emission targets.
In addition, it is a sustainable energy source and is International Sustainability and Carbon Certification scheme approved.
Increasingly stringent legislation designed to tackle air pollution will have the biggest impact on businesses currently using diesel forklift trucks,
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Chemically identical to conventional LPG, the transition to Calor’s BioLPG was instant and didn’t require the need for any form of conversion. Calor’s BioLPG is now being used across the business’ 1,000 short term rental FLTs.
CALOR IN THE COMMUNITY With the ongoing challenging environment, as a result of Covid-19 Calor is committed to supporting businesses and playing its part in responding to the crisis.
One such example recently saw Motorhome company (Coast2Coast), offer up a number of their motorhomes for free to NHS and care home workers.
With news of the initiative reaching staff at the Truro centre, Calor donated 12 x 6kg cylinders of LPG fuel to power the nine motorhomes. The gas will ensure occupants have heating, hot water, and the ability to cook on gas following busy shifts.
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