Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) now fuels its entire operational and pool fleet of 95 vehicles with hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) - a cleaner, renewable diesel alternative - following a successful 8-month trial.

Made from waste vegetable oils, the fuel reduces carbon emission by over 80% when compared to fossil diesel.

As well as trialling the fuel switch within their own vehicles, HDC initiated a partnership with the emergency services, inviting them to test fuel compatibility with their fleet. The pilot reported seamless operations, with no loss of performance, even on blue-light runs. Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue and Cambridgeshire Constabulary now fuel a number of their emergency vehicles with HVO and confirmed that the fuel provides a pragmatic and immediate solution to carbon reduction.