A pair of Greater Victoria-based companies have announced a new partnership aimed at reducing carbon emissions in the concrete industry.

Butler Concrete and Aggregate has partnered with Empire Hydrogen Energy Systems to add hydrogen technology to its fleet of ready-mix concrete trucks, with the aim of making them both more efficient and less polluting.

B次元官网网址淲e are always examining operational improvements to reduce our carbon footprint. Our collaboration with Empire Hydrogen shows we can make a net positive difference when we work together and embrace innovation,B次元官网网址� said Butler president Travis Butler.

According to a release, EmpireB次元官网网址檚 hydrogen and oxygen fuel enhancement system works by injecting hydrogen and oxygen into ButlerB次元官网网址檚 existing vehiclesB次元官网网址� diesel fuel system to enhance the combustion process. The gases allow the engine to consume less diesel and produce less carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxide.

B次元官网网址淥ur goal to provide green solutions and address the growing requirements for energy consumption makes working with Butler a great fit,B次元官网网址� said Sven Tjelta, Empire CEO. B次元官网网址淥ur organizations realize the potential that technology holds to address global climate concerns B次元官网网址� seeing our technology implemented at Butler reaffirms our mission to partner with industry and make our world a better place for future generations on a local and global scale.B次元官网网址�

The new systems will be monitored and evaluated over the next year by Butler.

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