Monday 8 June 2020

Yorkshire Water converts tanker truck to run on hydrogen fuel

Yorkshire Water has converted one of its tanker trucks to run on hydrogen fuel, a move which it claims is a first for the water sector.

The company retrofitted a standard truck to use hydrogen dual-fuel - it will be deployed in the supply restoration team in South Yorkshire and will generate 33% less carbon emissions than a typical vehicle.

Last year, Yorkshire Water joined with other UK water companies in pledging to reduce the industry’s carbon emissions to reach net zero by 2030.

In 2019 the firm achieved an 80% reduction in operational emissions compared to 2005 and it is currently developing a 10-year plan to decarbonise its fleet, including introducing electric and gas-powered vehicles.

David Hibbs, Transport General Manager for Yorkshire Water said: “We’re really looking forward to getting our new hydrogen tanker on the roads – to have the first of its kind in the industry is really exciting and just goes to show that we are committed to reducing our carbon output, willing to invest in innovations and change the way we work in Yorkshire Water to do so.”