Press Release - New biofuel delivery vehicle benefits the South East
With a firm focus on investing in the most reliable and versatile fleet, as well as the application and use of green technology, Countrystyle has purchased a new biofuel delivery vehicle – the first of its kind in the South East. The new addition will be used to deliver biofuels, including wood chip and wood pellets, to municipal facilities in and around the region.
A renewable alternative to fossil fuels, biofuels are a way of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Made from living things or the waste they produce, biofuels absorb carbon dioxide during their growth. So when burnt they are simply releasing what they have already absorbed. In effect, they are carbon neutral and it is this that is set to see a huge increase in biofuel consumption.
Unlike other delivery methods that can leave biofuel effectively dumped on site with its customers, Countrystyle’s new vehicle has the ability to blow the material into a store from the bin on its back; significantly increasing the speed and ease of delivery and allowing for access to hard to reach areas.
The bin, one of only two in the country, was made by Priden Engineering in Peterborough and then fitted to the DAF CF 85, a class-leading 8-wheel hook lorry. It is capable of holding 40 cubic yards of material.
Countrystyle operates as one of the largest, most up to date fleet of specialised vehicles in the region. Part of the group’s commitment to environmentally sustainable solutions, the biofuel delivery vehicle is one of many recent fleet investments.
“We are committed to sustainability and see huge potential in the growth of biofuel consumption in the foreseeable future,” commented Trevor Heathcote, Countrystyle Managing Director. “We are proud to have purchased the first biofuel vehicle in the region.”