Environment
Latest News19 DecULEZ 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 JulLPG 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 JulNew 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 MarFM 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£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 JunThink 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 MarGrundon 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
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 FebDrive 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 JanGovernment 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 JulNew 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 MarCNG 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 MarCharge 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 OctEnvironment 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
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 MayEnergy 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 AprVan 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 DecULEMCo 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.
Van News23 MayApplications open for low carbon vehicle technology showcase
Cenex, BIS, Technology Strategy Board and Carbon Trust are giving 15 SME and micro-enterprises the chance to showcase their low carbon vehicle technology for one day at the LCV2013 event, taking place in Millbrook on September 4-5, 2013.
Van News28 MarCenter Parcs takes delivery of new electric vans
Center Parcs has took delivery of 22 new all-electric Renault Kangoo Maxi Van Z.E. models.
