But Hermes is also taking further measures for operational sustainability as the company explores the use of electric vehicles for its Central London routes, as well as other alternative fuel options. Royal Mail, John Lewis, and Ocado, have all invested in the technology. Hermes is not the only participant in adopting CNG-fuelled vehicles. High Profile Companies Require Sustainable Transportation Other benefits of the CNG trucks are reduced NOX (70%), almost no residual particulate matter-thanks to a 99% reduction, 90% less non-methane hydrocarbons (NMHC), and 88% less methane. Each vehicle is capable of reducing emissions by 150 tonnes a year, providing Hermes with a total annual reduction of 24,000 tonnes of CO2. As a result, the Hermes currently owns 90 of its gas-powered trucks and has ordered a further 70 CNG trucks to reduce the companies carbon emissions. ![]() IVECO has taken great strides in the development of gas-powered trucks as part of its long-term strategy for sustainable heavy goods transport. Hermes announced it has placed an order for 70 CNG commercial vehicles to be manufactured by IVECO. With the trial and adoption of hydrogen fuel-cell heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) to the use of compressed natural gas (CNG) to power large delivery trucks. Alternative energy sources are making their way into logistical operations in leading delivery companies.
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