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A new road maintenance vehicle is helping to drive down emissions. The 3.5-tonne highways truck, now in use by Oxfordshire County Council, is a dual-fuel vehicle running on both hydrogen and hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO). It has been retrofitted by hydrogen technology company ULEMCo and is part of the council’s efforts to explore cleaner transport solutions as part of Oxfordshire County Council’s plan to reach net zero by 2030. Liz Leffman, Oxfordshire County Council’s cabinet member for highways construction and repair, said: "The climate emergency is the biggest challenge the planet faces, and we are committed to not only reaching our own net zero target as a council by 2030 but to enabling Oxfordshire to be carbon neutral well ahead of 2050. Read more Costa drops new reusable cups and fans say they're the perfect Stanley alternative Millions urged to check one pension detail after watchdog issues stark warning Aldi's viral 'Chicken Wine' dupe is back - and it's twice the size and £5 cheaper "We are delighted to be working with M Group to trial this innovative technology which will mean lower emissions and cleaner air across Oxfordshire." The vehicle is part of a trial in partnership with M Group, the council’s principal highways contractor. A second, medium or larger HGV is due to join the fleet in early 2027. Both HVO and hydrogen are estimated to reduce tailpipe carbon emissions by 30 to 40 per cent compared to diesel, while also cutting nitrogen oxide and other air pollutants. The dual-fuel trucks will transport workers and materials for repairs and improvements across the road network. Highways crews have received in depth training on how to refuel, maintain and operate the converted vehicles, with a particular focus on driver and public safety. The drivers’ experience – along with a host of metrics, such as costs and fuel usage efficiency – will help assess the overall success of the trial.