Big brand names like The Warehouse and Countdown have pledged to change the way they freight goods in a bid to decarbonise the freight industry in the next 30 years. Both The Warehouse and Toll NZ are introducing lighter electric trucks for urban deliveries and exploring hydrogen fuel for longer-haul trips. Toll NZ executive general manager Jon Adams said the launch of the low carbon freight plan was a “call to arms” for others to commit to a carbon neutral freight industry by 2050This was becoming more urgent as the country’s freight volumes took off. Supplied Freight’s carbon emissions are expected to rise by 37 per cent over the next 30 years if nothing is done. The fuel is well suited to long-haul freight but Toll estimates its widespread use in New Zealand is 5 to 10 years away.
Source: Stuff April 15, 2021 22:17 UTC