air quality
Latest News6 Aug 2020Fleets face ‘which is best’ alternative fuel dilemma
The Government is being urged to develop a ‘masterplan’ that will enable the decarbonisation of transport, including vans and trucks.
Truck News30 Jul 2020DPD to trial Volta Zero electric truck
A pilot test of the Volta Zero fully electric truck with DPD will start at the beginning of next year in London’s ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ).
Latest News30 Jul 2020New range of Raleigh electric cargo bikes launched
A new electric cargo bike range – the Raleigh E-Cargo – will be available in the UK and Ireland from September.
Latest News15 Jul 2020Mitie launches Plan Zero Fleet Transition Service
The new service aims to use Mitie’s electric vehicle (EV) know how, having rolled out over 500 EVs and installed 600 charge points in less than a year.
Truck News13 Jul 2020FreshLinc trial ahead of red diesel rebate changes
Freshlinc is testing an Ecogen system in an effort to reduce diesel emissions and running costs for their temperature-controlled vehicle fleet.
Van News10 Jul 2020Renault strikes electric van deal with Southampton City Council
Southampton City Council has taken delivery of 24 all-electric Renault Kangoo Z.E.33 Panel Vans.
Van News7 Jul 2020British Gas orders 1,000 Vauxhall electric vans
British Gas has placed an order for 1,000 Vauxhall Vivaro-e electric vans and says further orders will follow as it transitions to an all-electric fleet.
Latest News7 Jul 2020Pollution falls cast doubt over clean air zones
Time to ‘pause and assess’ says FTA as towns and cities report record low pollution levels .
Latest News21 May 2020Clean air funding demand to help fleets make the switch
Greater Manchester is asking Government for a £98 million ‘clean commercial vehicle fund’ after announcing its clean air zone will be delayed until 2022.
Van News24 Jan 2020Free electric van trial offered to fleets
The opportunity for operators to trial electric vans for up to two months in West Yorkshire has been launched by Leeds City Council and Highways England.
Van News23 Jan 2020TfL increases fleet funding for van scrappage scheme
Increased financial support for fleets to prepare for the tightening of London’s Low Emission Zone (LEZ) standards, has been welcomed by the Freight Transport Association (FTA).
Van News22 Jan 2020Mitie accelerates electric vehicle roll-out
Mitie has reached another landmark in its electric vehicle (EV) roll-out, having taken delivery of its 250th plug-in vehicle.
Van News22 Jan 2020More vans returned early as fleets avoid clean air charges
FN50 research found an average of 13% were being returned early, up six percentage points on the previous year.
Latest News10 Dec 2019Temperature-controlled ecargo bike launched by EAV
Electric Assisted Vehicles Limited (EAV) has revealed a fully temperature-controlled last-mile delivery e-cargo bike - the EAVcool Cargo.
Latest News21 Nov 2019Bristol CAZ could impact 800,000-plus commercial vehicles
Plans for a clean air zone (CAZ) in Bristol could leave 830,000 commercial vehicles facing charges in its first year of operation.
- Truck News15 Nov 2019
Funding open for operators to prepare for Leeds CAZ
Operators of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) can apply for funding to prepare for the clean air zone (CAZ), says Leeds City Council.
Truck News13 Nov 2019DVSA prosecution highlights DPF parts risk
Diesel particulate filters (DPFs) that wrongly claimed to be Euro V standard were only approved for Euro IV.
- Van News20 Aug 2019
Fleets should plan ahead for air quality restrictions, says FTA
FTA’s Transport Manager autumn conference series will give the latest on air quality plans, ensuring fleets know which vehicles will be affected.
Truck News4 Jul 2019Gasrec guide helps fleets make switch to natural gas
A free guide has been published to help commercial vehicle fleets make the transition from diesel to more environmentally-friendly and sustainable fuels.
Truck News20 Jun 2019Go Plant trials clean fuel for road sweeper fleet
Go Plant Fleet Services is partnering with Certas Energy to trial Gas to Liquid Shell GTL fuel for road sweepers.
