Redditch-based Thorlux Lighting is taking significant steps to reduce its environmental impact by investing in a new fleet of electric and biofuel-powered delivery vehicles.
The upgraded fleet includes three trucks and three vans powered by Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) biofuel. Additionally, Thorlux has added two fully electric vans to its lineup.
The electric vans have an approximate 200-mile range and will be crucial in delivering Thorlux luminaires to local customers. These vehicles are charged with 100% green energy generated from 3,000 solar PV panels at the company’s headquarters.
The transition to HVO biofuel for its larger vehicles underscores Thorlux’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions while waiting for electric or alternative fuel options to become widely available.
HVO biofuel, derived from vegetable oils and waste biomass, offers a lower-carbon alternative to conventional diesel. Unlike fossil fuels, which release carbon stored underground, HVO’s carbon emissions are effectively balanced by the carbon absorbed during the growth of the biomass used in its production. This makes it a renewable and more sustainable fuel choice. Based on figures from the UK government, switching to HVO will yield a reduction in Thorlux emissions of up to 90% compared to previous diesel vehicles.
Importantly, the HVO is purchased from members of the Renewable Fuels Assurance Scheme (RFAS) to ensure it is only made from responsibly sourced waste materials.
By investing in a low-emission fleet today, Thorlux is making an immediate impact in the fight against climate change.