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RTFO consultation provides possible boost for biomethane

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Further to a recent call for evidence on advanced fuels, the Department for Transport has today published a consultation seeking views on a number of changes to the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO). Among other things, this includes a proposal to support gaseous fuels on the basis of their energy…

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Tags: biomethane, Department for Transport, DfT, gas vehicles, Matt Hindle, transport

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Inquiry into air quality opens

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A parliamentary select committee inquiry into air quality has been launched, to examine what action has been taken to tackle poor air quality in the last three years, and what further measures can be taken including ‘new environmental technologies’. We will use this opportunity to suggest that government can do…

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Tags: air quality, Biomethane and Gas Vehicle Conference, biomethane as a transport fuel, DfT, gas vehicles, Jordan Marshall, RTFO

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Amendment to RTFO & £4m funding boost announced for gas refuelling infrastructure

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Welcome news has arrived for the transport sector this week, with £4m committed to delivering gas refuelling infrastructure and a change to the Renewable Transport Fuels Obligation (RTFO) which will lead to better incentivisation of the direct use of biomethane in transport. Both of these developments are explained further below. …

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Tags: biomethane as a transport fuel, DfT, gas vehicles, HGV Gas Strategy, Jordan Marshall, Low Emission HGV Task Force, refuelling infrastructure

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Report analyses emission performance of gas and biomethane vehicles

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The Oxford Institute for Energy has this week published a report examining the role that natural gas can play in transport. The report included a number of interesting statistical comparisons on emissions and economic performance between biomethane, gas, diesel and other fuel mixes. The full report is available to view…

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Tags: biomethane as a transport fuel, gas vehicles, Jordan Marshall

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Air quality: EU begins legal action against UK

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As we updated you last May, following the ruling by the Supreme Court that the UK was failing to meet its binding air quality targets, the European Commission had the option of taking legal proceedings against the UK government with the possibility of heavy fines. Things have progressed now, with…

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Tags: air pollution, air quality, biomethane vehicles, DfT, EU, European Commission, gas vehicles, Jordan Marshall, Transport Working Group

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Low Carbon Truck Trial: free review event (30 January)

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Cenex will be hosting a free event next week (30 January), allowing industry, government and academia to review the results from the Low Carbon Truck Trial. The event will be taking place at the Heritage Motor Centre in Gaydon, Warwickshire. Findings from the ongoing trials will be discussed, as will other…

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Tags: DfT, gas vehicles, Jordan Marshall, Low Carbon Truck Trial, tsb

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EU Skills report maps gas vehicle sector

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A report analysing the role of gas vehicles in cutting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, as well as the key trends in vehicle growth and fuel demand has been published by Energy & Utility Skills (EU Skills). Key conclusions from the report include: Biofuels, CNG, and LNG are likely to remain…

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Tags: biomethane in transport, CNG, EU Skills, gas vehicle hub, gas vehicles, Jordan Marshall, LNG

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Transport Working Group preview: 14 January

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As well as a discussion on the Department for Transport’s (DfT) strategy to support the use of biomethane and gas in HGVs, Tuesday’s Transport Working Group meeting in London will also consider the full range of funding opportunities available to biomethane and gas vehicles and refuelling infrastructure. With…

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Tags: Autumn Statement, biomethane vehicles, DfT, fuel duty differential, gas strategy, gas vehicles, Jordan Marshall, OLEV

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DfT push for greater support for biomethane vehicles

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The Department for Transport (DfT) has published a call for evidence on advanced fuels, which pledges to consider greater support for biomethane vehicles. DfT’s call for evidence also requests information on the technical potential and timescales for deployment for biomethane, as well as other fuels such as hydrogen and…

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Tags: biomethane vehicles, DfT, gas strategy, gas vehicles, HGVs, Jordan Marshall, RTFO

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New DfT minister advocates increased RTFO support to boost biomethane

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Robert Goodwill MP, the new freight minister at the Department for Transport (DfT) has outlined his support for gas and biomethane vehicles, while acknowledging that government recognises that the RTFO does not effectively incentivise the use of biomethane in transport. Speaking at a parliamentary debate on green fuels, Goodwill stated…

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Tags: biomethane in transport, DfT, gas strategy, gas vehicles, Jordan Marshall, Robert Goodwill, RTFO, Transport Working Group

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Transport Working Group preview: 8 October

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Next week’s Transport Working Group will examine the progress the government has made in developing their HGV gas strategy and where we can input into the process, as well as mapping out the key funding opportunities available for gas vehicles and refuelling stations. Attended by a representative from the…

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Tags: biomethane as a transport fuel, gas strategy, gas vehicles, Jordan Marshall, Transport Working Group

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Transport sector calls for low carbon fuel

 ADBA PRESS RELEASE Bringing together all those with an interest in the biomethane and gas vehicle market, the UK’s first Biomethane and Gas Vehicle Conference, sponsored by Infineum and held at London’s City Hall on Wednesday 5 June, demonstrated the clear demand and opportunity for…

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Tags: biomethane, Biomethane and Gas Vehicle Conference, Charlotte Morton, DfT, gas vehicle hub, gas vehicles, Low CVP, transport, Transport KTN, UK AD & Biogas

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Opportunities huge for biomethane and gas as transport fuel

Bringing together all those with an interest in the biomethane and gas vehicle market, the UK’s first Biomethane and Gas Vehicle Conference, held at London’s City Hall on Wednesday 5 June, demonstrated the clear demand and opportunity for growth in this sector. Transport Minister Norman Baker (DfT) opened the…

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Tags: biomethane, Biomethane and Gas Vehicle Conference, DfT, gas vehicles

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