He writes: "We would like to inform you that you have been nominated by L Lynch Plant Hire and Haulage Ltd as a leading supplier in Social & Environmental Value.

"In reviewing your nomination, it is evident that your efforts have significantly contributed above and beyond to the success of of HS2. Your work with L Lynch Plant Hire and haulage to provide Kier Transportation with an Ultimate Cell truck engine v3.0 led to a significant reduction in CO2 emissions, fuel consumption and environmental impact over a four-month period at Calvert.

"As a result, there have been clear projected annual fuel savings and the payback period for the technology represented a 31% reduction in fuel useage, resulting in a decrease in fuel consumption from 1,329.6L to 868.8L as well as a 31% reduction in CO2 emissions. This
implementation is projected to result in significant cost savings and a reduction in over 60,000kg of carbon emissions.

"This nomination is a testament to the exceptional quality of your services and the unwavering commitment demonstrated on the project. Your dedication to excellence is apparent and we are truly proud to have you as part of our team.

"We look forward to your continued commitment and collaboration. Please accept our congratulations on your well-deserved nomination and thank you once again for your outstanding contributions."

ULTIMATE CELL CASE STUDY
Goals and objectives
During early engagement between Lynch and Kier Transportation at EKFB supplier events, we proactively sought the latest technology to reduce carbon emissions on the HS2 project in the Calvert Area. We wanted a cost-effective solution that would successfully reduce carbon emissions without impacting on operational efficiency.

Research & development
Between Oct-Dec 2023, Lynch and Kier Transportation conducted biweekly workshops, identifying the Ultimate 6 Cell Truck Engine V3.0 as an innovative technology suitable for application in Calvert. We aimed to retrofit this to a heavy excavator, running it alongside a standard Tier V diesel engine, gather data, and demonstrate significant benefits. We worked with Caterpillar, the OEM, to ensure the installation would not void any machinery warranties.

Between February and May 2024, we assessed the impact of Ultimate Cell on fuel consumption and emissions. We equipped one machine with a Triple Cell Unit, and a similar machine had standard OEM specifications, serving as a control machine. Both machines had the same workload to compare savings accurately.

We briefed the project management teams every four weeks to verify the effectiveness, establish a measurable reduction in carbon emissions and fuel consumption and address any concerns.

The technology
This smart retrofit fuel cell technology optimises combustion engines by producing hydrogen on demand and introducing small quantities of hydrogen into the engine air intake via electrolysis. It produces hydrogen in response to driver throttle commands. The amount of hydrogen produced and injected into the engine, through it's air inlet pipe, is constantly changing to best match the speed of the vehicle and its engine's load.

It is a simple technology that does not require hydrogen storage tanks on the vehicles or on-site. The unit is as small as a can of beans and can be scaled up to 3 or 6 cells, depending on the equipment needed.

This patented device is designed to work with all fuels, including diesel, petrol, LPG, and ethanol engines meeting US and European Standards.

The trial
Between February and May 2024, we assessed the impact of Ultimate Cell on fuel consumption and emissions. We equipped one machine with a Triple Cell Unit, and a similar machine had standard OEM specifications, serving as a control machine. Both machines had the same workload to compare savings accurately.

We briefed the project management teams every four weeks to verify the effectiveness, establish a measurable reduction in carbon emissions and fuel consumption and address any concerns.

We collected data over the four months and utilised statistical methods to compare performance metrics. This innovative approach has resulted in significant cost savings.

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