sustainability
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Truck News 12 Oct 2022New electric trucks will be ‘cheaper to run than diesel’
By 2035, virtually all new electric freight trucks – including long-haul – will be cheaper to run than diesel trucks, a new study suggests.
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Latest News 7 Oct 2022Commercial fleets urged to prepare for increased SMR costs
Labour rates, parts and tyres are under the microscope as fleets told to ‘plan accordingly’.
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Truck News 4 Oct 2022Hultsteins helps Salford Van Hire reduce CO2 emissions
Electric refrigeration company Hultsteins is helping Salford Van Hire reduce its CO2 emissions for its client Danish Crown.
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Latest News 30 Sep 2022Van and truck traffic rise as car miles fall on pre-pandemic levels
Car traffic has increased by a third (32.9%) year-on-year, but is down on levels seen before the pandemic, according to new data released by the DfT.
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Truck News 14 Sep 2022Loop Energy announces UK expansion
Loop Energy, designer, and manufacturer of hydrogen fuel cells for commercial mobility, has announced it will expand into the UK.
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Latest News 5 Sep 2022Speedy ranks in top 25% of companies for sustainability
National construction equipment hire and services provider Speedy, has been ranked in the top 25% of companies for sustainability by ratings provider EcoVadis.
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Truck News 1 Sep 2022Cemex expands fleet with new low-emission tippers
Cemex has added 10 new lower emission tippers to its fleet to help decarbonise its delivery fleet.
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Truck News 9 Aug 2022Certas to offer vegetable oil at HGV refuelling sites
Certas Energy is rolling out Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) across its HGV refuelling sites nationwide.
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Latest News 9 Aug 2022Old truck engines and gravel power sustainable EV charger
A new type of energy storage system than can power an electric vehicle (EV) charger has been developed using old truck engines and gravel.
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Truck News 1 Aug 2022Electric Road System the ‘best way’ for electric HGVs
A system where HGVs charge their vehicle via overhead cables, offers the best solution for electric trucks, according to Centre for Road Freight Sustainability.
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Van News 29 Jul 2022Fleets seek more sustainable vehicle graphics
Growing demand for a greener approach to fleet vehicle branding and livery is being met by Mediafleet with a new annual sustainability report.
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Van News 28 Jul 2022Consolidated deliveries trial cuts CO2 and vehicle journeys
The sustainable delivery trial involves Ford Pro, City of London Corporation and DHL Supply Chain.
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Truck News 25 Jul 2022ULEMCo reduces emissions for Aberdeen City Council with hydrogen
ULEMco, has reduced CO2 emissions for Aberdeen City Council through the deployment of hydrogen road sweepers.
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Latest News 18 Jul 2022HumanForest launches shared eMoped fleet in London
Micro mobility firm, HumanForest, has launched its shared eMoped scheme, to provide delivery drivers with flexible access to sustainable travel.
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Truck News 12 Jul 2022WH Malcom extends use of CCTV camera technology
WH Malcolm has extended its use of vehicle CCTV camera technology in a bid to enhance the safety of its drivers and employees on-site.
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Latest News 22 Jun 2022Paper applications for new licences no longer accepted from August
Paper applications for a vehicle operator licence (VOL), and for major changes to existing licences, will no longer be accepted from August 1.
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Truck News 21 Jun 2022Government considers basing new HGV Levy on emissions
The Government has published proposals to replace the suspended HGV Levy with an emissions-based charge, where some operators will see fees rise.
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Van News 8 Jun 2022Dawsongroup Vans helps fleets transition to net zero
Dawsongroup Vans has set up a team of advisers to assist customers and suppliers on their fleets route to net zero.
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Van News 27 May 2022Businesses urged to join a new fight back against van crime
Fleets who fall victim to crime are being urged to contribute to a new national online database being launched by TVL Security.
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Van News 24 May 2022Van operators defer switch to electric due to charge point concerns
SMMT survey finds 88% of van operators would go electric by 2035, but charging infrastructure concerns mean a fifth of those will defers switch for 3-7 years.
