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LNG trucking faces long-term challenges

The use of LNG as a fuel for long-haul trucking is gaining popularity, but it is unclear whether it can compete with zero-emissions technology over the longer term The use of LNG as a fuel for long-haul trucking is gaining popularity, but it is unclear whether it can compete with zero-emissions technology over the longer term.
By Andrew Walker 13 November 2018 0 33272
An HGV being refuelled with LNG at Pontadera in Italy An HGV being refuelled with LNG at Pontadera in Italy. (Blue Corridors)

LNG is the only technology currently suited to replace diesel for long-distance road freight transport, but it is unclear to what extent it will be adopted by major hauliers as it faces growing competition from zero-emission technologies.

Venn Chesterton, innovation lead at Innovate UK, an organisation that fosters the development of low-emission vehicle technologies, expects the gas truck market to grow over the coming years, but sees it as a transitional fuel in the longer term.

“Gas is not the long-term solution; there is some potential for...