Hauliers face high fuel costs, and at the same time there is a huge focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. On 14th March Diesel Dynamics will demonstrate the GSPK Dual Fuel System to hauliers; a system which reduces fuel costs and at the same time cuts harmful emissions
Despite recent reductions, the price of diesel remains one of the biggest costs that any haulier faces. Competition from Europe, where both fuel costs and labour costs are lower, is a real and significant threat. Every haulier knows of foreign truck operators with extended range fuel tanks who make a delivery, carry out distribution work and take a load back to Europe, only refilling once they cross the Channel. What is more, an increasing number of cost conscious UK customers are actively seeking out such operators. Sadly, no-one expects fuel prices to do anything other than go up in the long term.
Added to this is the issue of emissions. Every day there is another news item about global warming, rising sea levels or changing weather patterns, and the carbon dioxide emitted by cars and trucks is a significant contributor to this.
Now a company has an answer to both of these problems. On 14th March at Silverstone, Diesel Dynamics of Bristol will demonstrate technology which reduces fuel costs and at the same time cuts harmful emissions such as carbon dioxide.
Diesel Dynamics has considerable experience in using diesel replacement technology (DRT) which substitutes diesel fuel with Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG). Customers have been successfully using this technology for years, and now the company believes the time has come to introduce it to a wider audience.
The principal system recommended and fitted by Diesel Dynamics is the GSPK Dual Fuel System. Yorkshire-based GSPK Multifuel Technology, a member of the GSPK group of companies, is the market leader in diesel replacement technology. They will be attending the event to answer any questions about the system, and will explain how it achieves typical fuel cost reductions of 15% and carbon dioxide reductions of 8%.
However, as Miles Kirke, a director of Diesel Dynamics says: ”Companies that embrace this technology see substantial net savings in their fuel costs, so that is not the issue. One operator who already has 70 units running the GSPK DRT system achieves a net improvement of profits over leasing and servicing costs of well over £350,000 per year, and has been for more than 2 years. The effectiveness of the system is undeniable. Instead, the issues that concern most operators are the implications regarding operational stability such as warranty, R & M regimes and contracts, vehicle life and downtime.” These issues are all addressed at the launch.
In addition to being able to see and touch the technology, visitors will have the opportunity to talk to operators who are running substantial numbers of converted trucks and a large local main dealer who is responsible for the servicing of an entire fleet. As Kirke points out, ”it is their opinions that matter to potential users of the system, not ours.” And on the alternatives he says
“any system that doesn’t have a testing certificate from Millbrook, MIRA or mi Technology (previously Leyland Truck & Coach) is not even considered by us and it shouldn’t be by you.”
Converted vehicles will be on display with engineers from Diesel Dynamics and GSPK present to explain and discuss the system with all interested parties.
The launch will be supported by BP, who will talk about the provision of bulk LPG on customer’s sites. Leasing Direct, one of the UK’s largest independent leasing companies, will provide advice and support on financing the installation of the system on all trucks, whether they are owned, already on lease or on contract hire.
As well as hauliers who will receive individual invitations, Miles Kirke expects the event to attract fleet operators with a real eye on costs and who are open to considering well presented and tested technology that will help them reduce their fuel costs and improve emissions. For more information, Miles Kirke can be contacted on 07971 229346, or visit the Diesel Dynamics website at www.dieseldynamics.co.uk.
