Environment
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Latest News 14 Sep 2021BVRLA Road to Zero Report highlights HGV electrification challenge
The latest BVRLA Road to Zero Report Card highlights the gaps in the fleet market’s strategy to decarbonise.
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Truck News 10 Sep 2021
BVRLA calls for Government plan for phase out of non-zero emission HGVs
The BVRLA is calling for the Government to develop a delivery plan to support the phase-out of non-zero emission HGVs between 2035 and 2040.
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Latest News 7 Jul 2021
New Freight Portal supports fleet operators to reduce carbon emissions and fuel costs
The Energy Saving Trust, Zemo Partnership and the Department for Transport (DfT) have relaunched and revamped the Freight Portal.
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Latest News 26 Apr 2021'Carbon conscious' delivery partners driving retailer brand loyalty
More than half (53%) of 18-24-year-olds would be more inclined to shop with a retailer if the delivery company prioritised reducing its carbon emissions.
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Latest News 17 Mar 2021
Government invests in hydrogen transport hub
The Government will provide £3 million of funding to kickstart the launch of a hydrogen transport hub in Tees Valley.
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Latest News 26 Nov 2020
MPs call for Clean Air Zone review
The All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Road Freight and Logistics is recommending that the Government pauses the rollout of Clean Air Zones (CAZ) and reviews whether they are still required.
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Latest News 18 Jun 2020John Lewis to install biomethane filling station at head office
The John Lewis Partnership is building a dedicated biomethane gas filling station at its Bracknell head office to enable its largest heavy goods vehicles to use a low-carbon alternative to diesel.
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Latest News 15 Jun 2020Cross River Partnership outlines post-lockdown need for last-mile cargo bikes
The Cross River Partnership (CRP) has outlined initiatives and recommendations for local authorities to support the uptake of cargo bikes in order to support a ‘green recovery’ as the country emerges from lockdown.
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Latest News 19 Dec 2018ULEZ scheme won’t impact used LCV values, says Cap HPI
Fears that non-compliant vans will be worthless once the Government introduces its first Ultra Low Emission Zones (ULEZ) in London, could be unfounded, according the Cap HPI.
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Latest News 17 Jul 2018LPG growth expected from Government’s Road to Zero strategy
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is expected to play a role in helping the UK achieve a zero-emission transport future, according to Autogas.
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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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Truck News 9 Mar 2018FM Conway invests £7m in fleet to become air quality leader
Infrastructure services company FM Conway is investing £7 million in its vehicle fleet, to lead environmental best practice within the construction industry.
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Latest News 7 Nov 2017£10 million low emissions initiative to capture data with Microlise telematics
Microlise telematics technology will capture data for four consortia receiving £5.5 million of Government funding between them for Low Emission Freight and Logistics Trials.
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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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Truck News 15 Mar 2017Grundon commits to net zero vehicle emissions for fourth consecutive year
Grundon Waste Management has committed to reducing all greenhouse gas emissions from its vehicles to net zero for 2017.
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Van News 28 Feb 2017TfL partners with freight industry to help cut pollution and reduce business costs
TfL and the freight industry have launched a new training course - LoCITY driving - aimed at van and HGV drivers, as well as transport managers.
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Truck News 17 Feb 2017Drive towards greener trucks needs more incentives from Government, say operators
Three-quarters of fleet operators would be persuaded to make the switch to more environmentally friendly fuels and technologies with greater Government support.
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Latest News 12 Jan 2017
Government announces £20m funding for 20 low carbon freight projects
Vans will go electric and lorries will run on hydrogen dual-fuel under a £20 million Government programme to cut emissions and improve air quality announced yesterday.
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Truck News 1 Jul 2016New scheme to help HGV fleets ‘embrace’ low carbon technology
The Transport Minister Andrew Jones has announced that a new scheme is to be rolled out to support the introduction of lower carbon, fuel saving HGV technology.
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Truck News 15 Mar 2016
CNG Fuels and National Grid unveil high-pressure grid connected CNG filling station
CNG Fuels, in partnership with National Grid, has unveiled a new filling station in Leyland, Lancashire.
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