Environment
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.
Latest News1 Mar 2016Charge R&D range extended electric prototype put through its paces
Charge R&D is putting its range extended electric truck and bus prototype through its paces at the Millbrook test track.
Van News29 Oct 2015Environment Agency takes delivery of all-wheel drive Ford Transits
The Environment Agency is taking delivery of 55 all-wheel drive Ford Transit vans.
- Latest News23 Jul 2015
Incentives could improve London's air quality now, says FTA
London's air quality could immediately be improved by offering incentives such as discounted congestion charging to the cleanest freight operators.
Latest News15 May 2015Energy and Utility Skills to launch natural gas vehicle network
Increasing interest in natural gas as vehicle fuel will be channelled by Energy and Utility (EU) Skills into the new Natural Gas Vehicle Network (NGV)
Van News14 Apr 2015Van fleet operators ‘miss out’ on £2.6bn fuel savings
Go Ultra Low claims fleet managers are missing out on a share of more than £2.6 billion in potential fuel savings by not choosing an ultra-low emission van.
Van News16 Dec 2014ULEMCo set to roll-out hydrogen-fuel technology to fleets
ULEMCo's converted vehicles have been verified as achieving the definitions of ultra-low status by the VCA, the UK Vehicle Type Approval authority.
