Zemo study shows higher blends could help decarbonize heavy transport

In the UK, a new study by Zemo Partnership (formerly LowCVP) shows how the widespread adoption of high blend renewable fuels (HBRF) can speedup decarbonization in road transport and support the UK’s transition to net zero emissions by 2050. Coming hot on the heels of the announcement to introduce E10 into the UK (potentially doubling the renewable content of petrol) the report shows that even greater greenhouse gas (GHG) savings can be realized with an aggressive policy framework for HBRF in heavy duty vehicles currently running on diesel and natural gas. The use of HBRF is particularly effective and has the greatest potential in heavier and long-haul applications which will also be the most difficult to electrify in the short-term. The study highlights how a near-term policy to encourage HBRF can complement and enhance the long-term electrification strategy for transport.