Asda trucks

Asda has unveiled a new fleet of 50 dual-fuel trucks

Asda has said it will reduce carbon emissions with the introduction of 50 dual-fuel Volvo FM tractor units at its newly opened distribution centre in Avonmouth, Bristol.

The Asda trucks will run on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and diesel, with the retailer investing in a dedicated LNG refuelling station at the Avonmouth site.

“Asda’s investment in the new distribution centre at Avonmouth and the rollout of the 50 dual-fuel Volvos, is part of a planned programme of initiatives to deliver growth and sustainability by maintaining a 10% absolute carbon footprint reduction by 2015,” said Chris Hall, head of central transport at Asda Logistics Services (ALS).

“Alternative fuels are an important part of our green agenda. When we take our longer trailer trials into account together with the Volvo dual-fuel trucks, we will be able to increase the volume of goods trunked while at the same time reducing vehicle miles and cutting emissions by 15% over 5 years.”

As part of a wider green transport initiative, the Walmart-owned retailer has also started using double-deck artics on store deliveries, which it claimed will save over 90,000 journeys and £10m every year. It plans to increase fleet efficiency by 60% over the next 12 months.