A refuse collection vehicle and a public bus are part of the trial that will see both vehicles fuelled by hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO).

The move is part of a collaboration between the local authority and Highland Fuels, supporting the council’s climate targets through the reduction in carbon emissions.

According to the council, the vehicles have been designed with signage to indicate their involvement in the trial.

Chair of the Council’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee, Cllr Ken Gowans said: ‘This trial with our partner Highland Fuels is a step forward in our transition to a cleaner future when it comes to fuelling our buses and refuse vehicles.

‘I am eager to see the vehicles out on the road and get feedback on using hydrotreated vegetable oil for fuel. The savings on emissions will be very marked.’

Daniel McDermott from Highland Fuels said: ‘We are excited to support and partner with Highland Council on their journey to achieving net zero goals.’

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