Oil. It's the driving force behind the the globalised economy - countries have gone to war for it and without it, almost all industries grind to a frictioned halt. But at over $150 a barrel, no other organisations are quite as anxious about the rise in fuel prices as those in the road transportation industry.

We hear about biodiesel and low-emission fuel alternatives a lot at the moment.

Don't get me wrong  ...  thats a good thing  -  I'm just as much a fan of the ozone layer as the next man.

After attending the CV show, however, I came face to bumper with a vehicle about which I'd heard a lot less than I think I should have.

Have a look at this  -  manufactured for zero emissions yet performance the same as for a truck. Plus, can you imagine the savings on fuel costs?