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?

As always, there's a catch. These fleets need recharging on a pretty regular basis. I worked out that to get from Southampton to Aberdeen the driver would have to stop and recharge the vehicle 5 times.

The solution? Legislative support that would implement the right roadside infrastructure; alternatively (or more easily / quickly), a more defined logistics process with designated stops around the UK. Nothing too technical, right?