This UK supermarket is sending out grocery delivery trucks that are powered by waste. In collaboration with Swedish transport company Scania and CNG Fuels, Waitrose debuted ten trucks that use biomethane fuel and produce 70% less pollution than diesel as a result.
The biomethane is a food waste energy source that is renewable, more eco-friendly than diesel and more affordable too. The Waitrose delivery trucks can go 500 miles without having to refuel, which is 200 more miles than their regular vehicles are capable of. The fuel tanks, which were designed by Scania and the United States-based Agility Fuel Systems, are made out of carbon fiber. The carbon fiber makes them able to hold more fuel and are lighter as well.
Food Waste Delivery Trucks
Sustainable Waitrose Grocery-Delivering Trucks Run on Biomethane
Trend Themes
1. Biomethane Fuel - Using biomethane as a fuel source presents an opportunity for sustainable transportation and reduced pollution.
2. Food Waste Energy - Converting food waste into energy opens up possibilities for renewable and eco-friendly fuel alternatives.
3. Carbon Fiber Fuel Tanks - The use of carbon fiber fuel tanks enables increased fuel capacity and lighter weight for enhanced performance.
Industry Implications
1. Supermarkets - Supermarkets can explore the use of biomethane-powered delivery trucks to improve their sustainability efforts and reduce pollution.
2. Transportation - The transportation industry can adopt biomethane fuel as an alternative to diesel, promoting greener and more cost-effective operations.
3. Fuel Technology - Fuel technology companies can develop carbon fiber fuel tanks to enhance fuel storage capabilities and efficiency in various sectors.