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Blog20 Jul 2020Hydrogen trucks: the path to zero emission?
By Phil Lloyd, head of engineering policy at the Freight Transport Association (FTA)
Van News13 Mar 2019Training delay hits uptake in alternative fuel vans
Fleets are holding off procurement decisions on alternative fuel large vans because training is required to drive them and the Government hasn’t actually finalised the training course.
Latest News23 Oct 2018LDV’s EV80 achieves 600 zero-emissions miles for Green GB Week
LDV’s EV80 travelled 600 zero-emission miles last week for the UK government’s Green GB Week initiative, to encourage businesses and the public to tackle climate change.
Truck News3 Oct 2018Hyundai to trial hydrogen fuel cell trucks
Hyundai is to begin trialling 1,000 hydrogen fuel cell trucks with fleet operators in Switzerland as the manufacturer looks to move away from diesel.
New Contracts1 Aug 2018Ocado adds ULEMCo hydrogen van to fleet
Ocado has taken delivery of its first hydrogen-powered van from ULEMCo.
Fleet Management29 Jun 2018Will electric trucks be in it for the long haul?
Some experts say battery range reservations mean that diesel will be around for a long time; others feel gas-powered or hydrogen fuel cells may provide some of the clean air answers.
Truck News15 May 2018Dearman launches zero emission transport refrigeration unit trial in ‘EU first’
The Dearman Hubbard zero emission transport refrigeration unit (TRU), in partnership with Unilever, has been launched in an "EU first".
New Contracts10 May 2018UPS to trial new fleet of bespoke electric delivery vehicles
UPS has begun a partnership with Arrival to develop and trial a fleet of 35 custom-made electric delivery vehicles.
Truck News2 May 2018Major fleets triple biomethane demand
Demand for biomethane has nearly tripled in a year at a South Ribble fuelling station as fleet operators are increasingly switching to low-carbon fuels.
Truck News17 Apr 2018Hydrogen powers first zero emission combustion engine truck
ULEMCo will demonstrate the world’s first zero emission combustion engine truck later this year.
New Contracts3 Apr 2018Northern Gas Networks adds CNG-powered Iveco Daily to fleet
Northern Gas Networks has replaced two diesel vehicles on its fleet with a pair of 3.5-tonne Iveco Daily Natural Power chassis cabs.
Truck News21 Mar 2018Lawsons adds gas-powered Iveco to London fleet
Lawsons has taken delivery of its first gas-powered heavy truck, a 26-tonne Iveco Stralis.
Truck News21 Dec 2017UPS places pre-order for 125 Tesla trucks
UPS has placed a reservation for 125 Tesla fully-electric truck to join its extensive alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicle fleet.
