air quality
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.
Van News25 Jul 2018Have your say on Leeds clean air zone consultation
Business operating vehicles in Leeds are being urged to have their say on clean air zone proposals before the consultation closes on August 12.
Van News12 Jul 2018Swansea Council leases 40 Peugeot Partner electric vans
Swansea Council has taken delivery of 40 Peugeot Partner Electric SE L1 vans, making Swansea the local authority with the largest electric van fleet in Wales.
Truck News12 Jul 2018Air quality restrictions ‘unfairly’ target trucks
Clean Air Zones (CAZs) are unfairly targeting hauliers and pricing trucks off the road, say a coalition of industry bodies.
Truck News10 Jul 2018Logistics Emissions Reduction Scheme ideal route for Road to Zero initiative
The Logistics Emissions Reduction Scheme (LERS) supports the Government's ambition to achieve a 15% reduction in carbon emissions from HGVs by 2025.
Van News10 Jul 2018New LEVC electric van to be trialled ahead of 2019 launch
London Electric Vehicle Company van should achieve range of 80 miles.
Van News5 Jul 2018London’s clean air zone extension could drive small firms out of business, say trade bodies
Thousands of commercial vehicles face charges of up to £300 a day to enter London.
Case Studies28 Jun 2018Urban Transport Group: People want cities that are more for people than vehicles
UTG provides local authorities with the framework for formulating transport policies. But vehicle exclusion is not part of its agenda. By Stephen Briers
Van News28 Jun 2018Fraikin publishes free guide to Government’s clean air strategy
Guide highlights key information and calling for fleet operators to take part in the consultation process.
- Latest News22 Jun 2018
Leeds and Birmingham Clean Air Zones: substantial cost for small businesses, says FTA
Clean Air Zones (CAZ) in Leeds and Birmingham will have significant costs for businesses, says the Freight Transport Association (FTA).
Truck News21 Jun 2018Recycled electric bin lorry being trialled in Greenwich
The electric Refuse Collection Vehicle (eRCV) is a 26-tonne battery-powered, zero-emission refuse vehicle designed to do a 14 hour ‘double shift’ duty-cycle without needing to recharge.
Truck News10 May 2018Truck CO2 standards ‘must not’ follow same approach as cars
ACEA is urging the European Commission to take into account the specific complexities of the truck market when setting CO2 emission standards.
