Result description
This solution covers an expanded refuelling network for alternative fuels used in heavy-duty vehicles. Like buses, heavy-duty vehicles require different facilities in fuel stations than cars and other light vehicles such as high-capacity pumps and larger bays.
The project funded staff costs, enabling the city of Stockholm to work strategically with stakeholders to identify appropriate sites and assist with the necessary planning applications and secure permits. In total, seven alternative fuel stations were installed at five locations around the city. These fuel stations increase the availability of renewable fuels such as ED95 (bioethanol), CBG (biomethane) and HVO (biodiesel) for use in heavy duty vehicles in Stockholm and the surrounding region.
Lessons learnt
This measure demonstrates that there is demand for use of alternative fuels in heavy goods vehicles on a fully commercial basis. Installation of new pumps on existing facilities located on privately-owned land is relatively uncomplicated, in the sense that installations are made on a commercial basis. However, installation takes much longer if development plans have to be changed.
There is high demand for biofuels and willingness to produce it, yet EU regulations and a lack of raw materials is still holding back production.
Upscaling & replication potential
Dedicated infrastructure is required to enable distribution using heavy goods vehicles operating on alternative liquid and gaseous fuels. Cities need to work strategically in partnership with relevant stakeholders to ensure such infrastructure is established and support users in making a transition to alternatively-fuelled heavy goods vehicles. Part of establishing these partnerships is agreements on how data will be collected and handled, so that the city can monitor environmental impacts and identify ways to further accelerate the transition to alternative heavy duty fuels.
Addressing target audiences and expressing needs
- We are sharing our knowledge
- To raise awareness and possibly influence policy
- Others/ No specific audience
- EU and Member State Policy-makers
Result submitted to Horizon Results Platform by STOCKHOLMS STAD
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