That’s according to the SMMT, claiming this will make the 2040 goal to end the sale of new fossil-powered HGVs unachievable

Low carbon biogas, hydrogen and electric energy technology for refuelling trucks will be available at charging stations

Liquid hydrogen, gaseous hydrogen and electric charging will all be available at the station

It claims the move will produce 90% less emissions than its previous diesel trucks

The yard trucks are said to help prevent more than 1,700 tons of carbon emissions per truck over a 15-year lifespan

The trucks are powered by compressed natural gas or renewable natural gas, with a carbon footprint that is around 25% lower than diesel trucks they are replacing

These will be used by seven different German businesses

These are 25% less carbon intensive than the previous diesel vehicles

The retail site, operated by its Aral brand, in Germany has two 300kW chargers powered by 100% renewable energy

They have completed a joint nine-month feasibility study for optimised designs for a potential hydrogen distribution and supply network for heavy-duty transportation