Environment
Latest News17 Mar 2021Government 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.
Truck News8 Dec 2020Foresight Group invest £80m in CNG Fuels to build refuelling stations
Foresight Group is providing an initial £80 million in funding to CNG Fuels in a partnership to build a nationwide network of refuelling stations offering zero carbon fuel for HGVs.
Latest News26 Nov 2020MPs 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.
Latest News18 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.
Latest News15 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.
Latest News19 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.
Latest News17 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.
Truck News11 Jul 2018New 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.
Truck News9 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.
Latest News7 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.
Van News1 Jun 2017Think 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).
Truck News15 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.
- Van News28 Feb 2017
TfL 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.
Truck News17 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.
Latest News12 Jan 2017Government 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.
Truck News1 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.
Truck News15 Mar 2016CNG 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.
