Thorlux drives sustainability forward with electric and HVO-fuelled delivery fleet

Thorlux Lighting is taking significant steps to reduce its environmental impact by investing in a new fleet of electric and biofuel-powered delivery vehicles. This initiative is part of an ongoing strategy to increase sustainable transportation at the company.

The upgraded fleet includes three Class II Volvo trucks and three Mercedes Sprinter vans, all powered by Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) biofuel. Additionally, Thorlux has added two fully electric vehicles to its lineup: a Mercedes Sprinter van and a Volkswagen ID. Buzz minivan.

The two electric vans have an approximate 200-mile range and will be crucial in delivering Thorlux luminaires to local customers. These vehicles are charged with 100% green energy generated from 3,000 solar PV panels at the company’s headquarters.

The transition to HVO biofuel for its larger vehicles underscores Thorlux’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions while waiting for electric or alternative fuel options to become widely available.

HVO biofuel, derived from vegetable oils and waste biomass, offers a lower-carbon alternative to conventional diesel. Unlike fossil fuels, which release carbon stored underground, HVO’s carbon emissions are effectively balanced by the carbon absorbed during the growth of the biomass used in its production. This makes it a renewable and more sustainable fuel choice. While HVO still produces exhaust fumes, its overall impact on global carbon levels is significantly lower than that of traditional diesel. Based on figures from the UK government, switching to HVO will yield a reduction in Thorlux carbon emissions of as much as 90% compared to previous diesel vehicles.

Importantly, the HVO is purchased from members of the Renewable Fuels Assurance Scheme (RFAS) to ensure it is only made from responsibly sourced waste materials.

This move marks another milestone in Thorlux’s mission to minimise vehicle emissions. As of April 2025, over 83% of the company’s cars are already hybrid or fully electric, with further plans to increase this proportion.

By investing in a low-emission fleet today, Thorlux is making an immediate impact in the fight against climate change. This is just the latest step in the organisation’s ambitious plan to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040, and a proactive shift that demonstrates a dedication to carbon reduction now rather than later.

Thorlux will continue to innovate more sustainable solutions as it moves towards its net-zero goal.