Industrial Chemicals (ICL), the chemical manufacturing and distribution company, has signed a three-year contract for the Engine Carbon Clean (ECC) service, following extensive trials.
ECC is a hydrogen generator technology that cleans combustion engines internally by removing carbon build up.
Oxyhydrogen gas is piped into the air intake and the engine sucks in on demand what it needs – helping boost fuel efficiency and reducing toxic emissions.
ICL piloted the innovative technology with empirical testing at Millbrook Proving Ground in Bedford.
Following what it described as tangible improvements in both emissions reduction and fuel efficiency, the company trialled the system on a third of its 90-vehicle fleet at West Thurrock.
With plans to roll out the ECC service across its nationwide sites, ICL said it was delighted to achieve over a 7% reduction in both emissions and fuel costs.
Steven Swaby, CFO at ICL, said: “Over the course of the contract, we expect to see measurable improvements in fuel economy and emission reductions across the fleet.
“It’s a practical and effective way for us to reduce our carbon footprint while ensuring our logistics remain reliable, efficient and environmentally responsible.”
Ben Kattenhorn, CEO of Engine Carbon Clean, added: “The trial results have been very encouraging and delivered tangible improvements – even after just two cleans – but the benefits will increase further with the recommended four cleans per annum.”
