air quality
Truck News22 Feb 2019Vivaldi invests in ‘clean fleet’ ahead of ULEZ
Vivalda has adopted six new HGVs to ensure it meets emissions standards due to be introduced for London’s ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) from April 8.
Truck News19 Feb 2019EU agrees CO2-reduction targets for trucks
Truck makers will have to cut CO2 emissions by 30% for new vehicles by 2030, and by 15% come 2025.
Truck News6 Feb 2019New CO2 targets for trucks 'must be achievable’
ACEA wants truck CO2 targets to be accompanied by the right package of measures to address the structural challenges faced by truck makers and operators.
Truck News17 Jan 2019No public charge points for electric or hydrogen trucks, says ACEA
A lack of recharging and refuelling infrastructure suitable for electric and other alternatively-powered trucks across the EU threatens CO2 targets, says the ACEA.
Van News14 Jan 2019Effectiveness of London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone questioned
London’s ULEZ will damage small businesses while delivering limited air quality improvements, according to the Freight Transport Association (FTA).
Truck News9 Jan 2019Ocado opens natural gas refuelling station
Investment of £3 million in alternative fuels will reduce Ocado’s HGV fleet CO2 emissions by 29% annually.
- Van News18 Dec 2018
New £23m scrappage scheme for vans to prepare for ULEZ
A new £23 million scrappage scheme to help take the most polluting vans off London roads has been launched to prepare for the ultra-ow emission zone (ULEZ).
Truck News10 Dec 2018ACEA wants viable EU truck CO2 standards
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) is calling on governments to adopt a well-balanced and viable approach to setting CO2 standards for trucks.
Truck News7 Dec 2018Volvo Trucks new engine meets new Euro-6 Step D regulation
Volvo Trucks are upgrading its D11 and D13 diesel engines for its FH, FM and FMX models to meet the new Euro-6 Step D regulation.
Truck News6 Dec 2018TRL to assess viability of zero emissions HGV tech
Highways England and DfT have announced that TRL – the Transport Research Laboratory - will conduct a study into zero emission truck technologies.
Van News25 Oct 2018Chancellor should offer transitional relief in anticipation of Clean Air Zones
To alleviate pressures on fleet operators, the Chancellor must introduce transitional in the Budget during the introduction of Clean Air Zones (CAZs).
Van News19 Sep 2018Renault last-mile self-driving delivery pods unveiled (video)
A last-mile delivery concept using self-driving, electric pods called Ez-Pro has been unveiled by Renault at the Hannover Motor Show in Germany.
Latest News13 Sep 2018Fraikin publishes free advice on Government’s air quality plan
Fraikin has published an executive summary of the Government’s Road to Zero – the Department for Transport’s white paper.
Van News13 Sep 2018One-in-four fleets don’t know about clean air zone plans
A survey from Northgate Vehicle Hire shows operator ignorance of local air quality plans less than two years before they could be charged to enter major cities.
Van News12 Sep 2018New Renault Kangoo ZE fleet for London-based food charity
Renault UK is growing its support of the London-based Felix Project with the donation of a further seven all-electric Renault Kangoo ZE panel vans.
Van News7 Sep 2018Sixteen of UK's largest van operators make Clean Van Commitment to adopt EVs
Sixteen of the UK’s largest van fleet operators have pledged to invest a combined £40 million in the next two years on electric vans to improve air quality.
Truck News4 Sep 2018Emissions cheat devices targeted by DVSA
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has announced it is checking lorries for emissions cheat devices, with the nationwide rollout of enforcement action.
Van News30 Aug 2018Royal Mail faces environmental fleet challenges
The real-world implications of operating low and zero emission vehicles are challenging, says the lead engineer at the UK’s largest commercial vehicle fleet.
Van News30 Aug 2018Major fleets urged to make Clean Vans Commitment
The leaders of the UK’s major fleets are being urged to make a Clean Van Commitment following research that warned pollution from each diesel van in its lifetime could cost the NHS up to £25,000.
Van News23 Aug 2018Government wants to replace diesel delivery vans
Congestion and air quality could be improved if cargo bikes and electric vans were used for last-mile deliveries, according to the Government.
