Lower Thames Crossing construction site bans diesel to meet carbon neutral goals
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Lower Thames Crossing construction site bans diesel to meet carbon neutral goals

1 hour ago · Originally published 30 Sep 2026 8/10 Original headline: ‘No diesel allowed’: Huge road tunnel between Kent and Essex on track to meet climate goals
The new 14.5-mile road link between Kent and Essex is being built using only electric, hydrogen, and HVO-powered machinery. By removing diesel from the site, the project aims to become the first major UK infrastructure scheme to be carbon neutral, setting a new standard for the construction industry.
Source: Kent Online Kent
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