emissions
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Latest News 15 Feb 2019
Government boosts clean air retrofit development with £1m funding
Three vehicle retrofit suppliers have been awarded almost £1m in Government funding to support the accreditation of new pollution-cutting technology.
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Latest News 23 Jan 2019
Faurecia to test real-time emissions monitoring in DHL vehicles
Faurecia is to test real-time emissions monitoring in a fleet of DHL commercial vehicles in Singapore.
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Truck News 7 Jan 2019
Volvo Group sets aside £615m to deal with diesel emissions issue
Volvo Group has set aside £615.8 million to cover costs to address a faulty emissions control component which the degradation of could cause engines to exceed NOx emissions limits.
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Truck News 24 Oct 2018
Aftermarket technology cuts truck nitrogen oxide emissions by 99%
Refuse trucks in Westminster are to be fitted with technology which cut nitrogen dioxide emissions by 99% during a recent trial.
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Truck News 17 Oct 2018
Volvo detects emissions control system issue
The Volvo Group has detected that an emissions control component used in certain markets is degrading more quickly than expected.
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Latest News 1 Oct 2018
LowCVP wins £2.5m funding for emissions-cutting retrofit scheme
Up to £2.5 million funding has been awarded to increase the range of vehicle retrofit technologies capable of cutting emission from larger road vehicles already in use.
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Van News 19 Sep 2018
Renault 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.
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Latest News 7 Aug 2018
Last chance to have your say on Leeds clean air zone proposals
This week marks the last chance for truck fleet operators to have their say on the Leeds clean air zone proposals.
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Latest News 1 Aug 2018
Diesel engines could offer zero-emissions with correct after-treatment
Internal combustion engines are expected provide a cheaper and cleaner alternative to fully-electric powertrains in heavy trucks, according to industry experts.
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Truck News 11 Jul 2018
New Iveco Stralis NP 460 is first LNG-powered three-axle truck
Iveco has launched the Stralis NP 460, a gas-powered three-axle truck that gives fleet operators a sustainable alternative to diesel.
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Van News 15 May 2018
Government launches consultation on new road tax regime for vans
Government wants vehicle excise duty (VED) for vans to be graduated according to their emissions in the same way it is for cars.
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Van News 4 May 2018
Guest Truck and Van sells UK's first RDE-ready Iveco van
Guest Truck and Van has become the first dealer to sell an Iveco Daily RDE Blue Power van, which complies with EU 2020 climate and energy targets.
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Latest News 23 Apr 2018
Sainsbury’s to trial ‘UK first’ South London electric cargo bike delivery fleet
Sainsbury’s has launched the trial of the UK’s first zero emission grocery delivery service by electric cargo bike.
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Truck News 28 Feb 2018
BMW Group pilots Iveco Stralis LNG truck for its logistics operations
BMW Group has completed a pilot project in collaboration with Iveco to test LNG-powered trucks for its logistics operations, using a Stralis NP vehicle designed for long-haul transport.
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Truck News 7 Feb 2018
Cryopower cuts HGV fuel consumption by up to 30%
Scientists have unveiled Cryopower, a new engine technology that can significantly increase fuel efficiency and reduce harmful emissions for HGVs.
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Latest News 5 Feb 2018
D-Carb Global to launch hydrogen carbon clean device for fleet operators to reduce emissions
D-Carb Global has launched a new machine which promises to reduce the emissions and improve the fuel consumption of an engine.
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Truck News 1 Feb 2018
TC takes action after operators run vehicles with AdBlue defeat devices
Traffic Commissioner, Kevin Rooney, warns commercial fleets not to circumnavigate emission controls after more cases are unearthed.
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Truck News 31 Jan 2018
FTA claims Direct Vision Standard keeping cleaner trucks off London’s roads
Uncertainty over Sadiq Khan’s plans for a Direct Vision Standard is leading to commercial fleets delaying the adoption of cleaner trucks, says the FTA.
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Latest News 29 Jan 2018
Zircotec to tackle thermal management issues for CV exhausts
Heat management specialist Zircotec is conducting research and development to help commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturers deal with a combination of exhaust system challenges.
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Latest News 12 Jan 2018
Fleets urged to futureproof fridge vans ahead of ultra low emission zone introduction
Insulated van converter CoolVan is urging food service companies to check their fridge vans are Euro 6 compliant ahead of the introduction of London's ultra low emissions zone next year.