emissions
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Truck News 12 Jan 2018One in 12 lorries fitted with emissions fraud device
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has revealed that one in 12 lorries checked by its examiners were fitted with emissions fraud devices.
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Truck News 20 Dec 2017
DVSA warning to AdBlue emissions cheats
The DVSA has issued a warning to fleets after roadside checks uncovered “very high” levels of use of emissions-cheating devices that disable AdBlue systems.
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Latest News 27 Oct 2017Cataclean diesel additive cut emissions by 24% in ARI study
A fleet of diesel vans using Cataclean fuel additive cut emissions by an average of 24%, according to a study commisioned by fleet management company ARI.
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Truck News 25 Sep 2017
UK firms challenged to cut freight emissions
Companies are urged to compete for up to £15 million of funding to develop technology to reduce harmful emissions from freight.
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Van News 3 Aug 2017Mayor consults on ‘pay as you pollute’ charges
A road-user charging scheme based on miles driven could be introduced in London to improve air quality and to cut congestion.
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Truck News 27 Jul 2017Low-emission HGV trial launched by Cenex
Logistics provider Kuehne and Nagel will trial the effectiveness of low-emissions heavy-goods HGVs with demanding-duty cycles.
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Truck News 14 Jul 2017Logistics Carbon Reduction Scheme operators improve emissions performance
Operators achieve a 7% reduction in their business’ emissions since 2010, significantly outperforming industry as a whole.
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Truck News 10 Jul 2017Jaama software to help fleets comply with ‘tough’ DVSA checks
Jaama’s Key2 software aims to help truck fleets comply with tough, new DVSA roadside inspections, including an emissions check.
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Truck News 27 Jun 2017
DVSA to check lorry emissions at the roadside
DVSA will target lorry drivers and operators who try to cheat vehicle emissions, with new roadside checks which will target those who break the law.
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Van News 22 Jun 2017CV fleets likely to be hit hardest by diesel backlash, says FleetCheck
Commercial vehicle fleets are likely to be hit hardest by the backlash against diesel simply because of the lack of alternatives available, says FleetCheck.
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Van News 1 Jun 2017
Think tank report tackles the free delivery myth
Political will and collaboration is needed to drive greater efficiency in UK urban freight movements, suggests the Independent Transport Commission (ITC).
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Van News 24 Apr 2017Ford confirms first fleets to join Transit plug-in hybrid trial
The first wave of fleets participating in the Ford Transit plug-in hybrid van (PHEV) London trial, starting this autumn, have been confirmed.
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Van News 20 Apr 2017
FTA calls for national scrappage scheme
Improvements to UK air quality should be assisted through a national scrappage scheme, says the Freight Transport Association (FTA).
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Van News 6 Oct 2016
Cost of cleaner air in London likely to be passed on to consumers
The cost of LCV fleets meeting the requirements of a new wave of cleaner air policies in major cities will almost certainly be passed to consumers, says Arval, unless savings can be made in overall vehicle running expenses.
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Latest News 28 Jun 2016
Red tape and costs to improve air quality ‘must be minimised’
Transport for London (TfL) has warned that red tape and costs “must be minimised” for commercial fleets targeted with improving air quality.
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New Contracts 7 Mar 2016Royal Mail joins the Logistics Carbon Reduction Scheme
Royal Mail has joined the Logistics Carbon Reduction Scheme (LCRS) to demonstrate its commitment to reducing carbon from road freight.
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Latest News 11 Dec 2015
Harrow Green cuts business driving emissions by 31%
Relocation firm Harrow Green has cut its non-core business driving emissions by 31%.
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Truck News 9 Dec 2015
Businesses collaborate to reduce road freight emissions following COP21 summit
A group of companies led by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) have kicked off a new partnership to tackle emissions from road freight transport, at the COP21 environmental summit.
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Van News 25 Nov 2015
Viezu’s BlueOptimize remapping service ‘cuts’ emissions
The emissions cutting capability of Viezu’s BlueOptimize remapping service has been confirmed by tests carried out at a VCA approved facility, it says.
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Truck News 22 Oct 2015
LowCVP to target reducing truck emissions
The Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership is looking to help heavy goods operators reduce emissions.
