air quality
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Van News 18 Nov 2020Electric van uptake increases as more fleets make the switch
A growing number of fleets are starting to make the switch to plug-in vehicles, according to data published by the Department for Transport (DfT).
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Van News 17 Nov 2020Tesco delivery fleet to be fully electric by 2028
Tesco is aiming to fully electrify its delivery fleet by 2028 as part of a commitment to reach ‘net zero’ by 2035.
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Truck News 9 Nov 2020
Longer and heavier trucks proposed by Government
Government launches consultations to make longer and heavier trucks a permanent fixture on Britain’s roads.
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Van News 29 Oct 2020UK trial of wireless charging technology for vans
A wireless charging hub for light commercial vehicles (LCVs) will be installed at Heriot Watt University’s Edinburgh campus in early 2021.
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Latest News 28 Oct 2020Ringway Jacobs and Eurovia UK trial e-cargo bikes
An e-cargo bike trial has demonstrated how short journeys in towns and cities that previously required commercial vehicles can be transformed.
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Van News 15 Oct 2020BT takes delivery of VN5 electric vans for fleet trial
BT Group is the latest fleet to test the LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) VN5 electric van ahead of official production starting in November.
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Latest News 9 Oct 2020
Law-makers must keep transport industry’s low margins in mind
Continental’s CV boss Gilles Mabire calls for a trade-off between green goals and trucking sustainability.
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Latest News 8 Oct 2020Birmingham joins Bath by announcing clean air zone start date
Birmingham has joined Bath in announcing a start date for its charging clean air zone (CAZ) after the schemes were approved by Government.
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Latest News 5 Oct 2020
Coronavirus: Vehicles return to UK roads in even greater numbers
Pandemic-influenced improvements to air quality look like being lost as country gets mobile.
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Latest News 6 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.
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Truck News 30 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).
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Latest News 30 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.
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Latest News 15 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.
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Truck News 13 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.
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Van News 10 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.
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Van News 7 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.
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Latest News 7 Jul 2020
Pollution falls cast doubt over clean air zones
Time to ‘pause and assess’ says FTA as towns and cities report record low pollution levels .
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Latest News 21 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.
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Van News 24 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.
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Van News 23 Jan 2020
TfL 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).
