Copart completes trial of cleaner fuel solution

UK salvage and remarketing experts Copart has completed a six-month trial of FuelActive, a new solution that delivers 92% cleaner fuel to engines.

FuelActive works by drawing fuel from near the surface of the tank, avoiding contamination from water and sediment that settles near the bottom. This reduces fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by as much as five per cent.

Phil Briggs, Director of Operation Centres, Transport & Engineering at Copart, said: “This FuelActive trial is yet another ‘Greenest Fleet on the Street’ initiative we are exploring as part of our Plan-Net-Zero commitment, which is designed to address all aspects of our operations against our ambition of achieving carbon neutrality in the shortest possible timescale.

“We’ve already made significant investment into the latest telematics and camera technology across our transport fleet, providing unique data and insight into driving styles and fuel consumption, and we’re actively exploring the option of hydrogen fuelled vehicles going forwards.

“The initial findings from the trial are very positive and we look forward to sharing the results after further analysis.”

The trial is part of an ongoing strategy of sustainability, which has already seen Copart ensure Euro VI compliancy across its transporter fleet, invest in JCB loaders with lower fuel consumption and emissions, invest in single and three-car transporters to enhance efficiency and partner with HGVC to deliver carbon neutral training to its drivers.