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ArticleRoads minister test-drives DHL electric truck
Government roads minister Richard Holden gained first hand experience of DHL Supply Chain's LGV driver training programme and drove one of the group's new heavy-duty electric trucks on his recent visit to the group's Transport Development Centre (TDC) in Crick.Under close supervision from a DHL driver assessor, Holden (pictured) took ...
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ArticleDP World installs photovoltaic panels at London Gateway following trial
DP World has installed a set of photovoltaic panels on the canopy of the gatehouse building at London Gateway, following a successful trial.The gatehouse, which sees 548,000 lorries a year enter the port en route to collecting or discharging containers, has generated 29.95 megawatt hours (MWH) of electricity in total ...
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ArticleVolvo takes hydrogen-powered trucks to Arctic for first road test
Volvo Trucks' hydrogen-powered electric trucks have passed a significant milestone after being put to test on public roads for the first time.The road tests are being conducted in sub-zero temperatures on public roads above the Arctic Circle in the north of Sweden.The trucks, which only emit water vapour, use hydrogen ...
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Road trial of First Hydrogen LCV launches with Rivus in Birmingham
Fleet management provider Rivus has started a road trial of First Hydrogen’s ground-breaking hydrogen powered light commercial vehicle (LCV).The trial, which will be conducted from Rivus’ Support Centre in Birmingham, will see the LCV (pictured) driven on selected routes and over varied terrain around the Birmingham and South Yorkshire areas, ...
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ArticleCalifornia 2036 ban on diesel trucks leaves Europe in rear-view mirror
California’s decision to end the sale of new diesel trucks from 2036 threatens to leave Europe’s truck industry behind, campaign group Transport & Environment (T&E) warned this week.California last week announced it will ban the sale of new diesel trucks from 2036. In comparison, both the UK and EU are ...
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ArticleElectric timber trucks to be trialled in Scotland
Scottish timber firms James Jones & Sons and Scotlog Haulage are partnering with Volvo in a three year trial of electric timber trucks, funded by Scottish Forestry.James Jones & Sons will trial a 40 tonne articulated lorry from their sawmill in Lockerbie which will transport timber to their Hangingshaws national ...
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BAE Systems and Eaton to develop electric drive system for commercial trucks
Defence contractor BAE Systems and global power management company Eaton have joined forces to develop an electric vehicle system (EV) for medium-duty trucks.Announcing the move, the joint venture said it is already developing a Class-7 pickup and delivery demonstration vehicle.The EV system will incorporate BAE Systems’ power-dense electric motor and ...
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ArticleNew trade body pledges rapid roll out of EV charging network for commercial fleets
A new industry association representing the UK’s EV charging industry has launched in a bid to ‘supercharge’ the roll out of charging infrastructure.ChargeUK brings together 18 of the largest companies installing the charge points needed to enable the country’s switch to EVs and the realisation of net zero.It said it ...
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ArticleBiffa unveils plan to switch existing truck fleet to electric powertrains
Waste firm Biffa is ‘upcycling’ its fleet of refuse trucks and replacing their diesel engines with electric powertrains in a move expected to save the taxpayer millions.The company is working with vehicle electrification business Lunaz to transition its fleet to a zero-emission alternative over the next decade.Lunaz’s base in Silverstone ...
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ArticleWincanton charges forwards with multi-million pound investment in EVs for Ikea
Wincanton has bought 30 electric home delivery vehicles supplied by Renault Trucks and Ford to support Ikea’s goal of reaching 100% zero emission last mile deliveries by 2025.The purchase comprises 10 16-tonne trucks and 20 vans and is expected to save Wincanton 1,000 tonnes of carbon emissions each year, across ...
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ArticleManfreight takes on £9m Belfast Harbour warehouse
International transport firm Manfreight has leased a new £9m warehouse from Belfast Harbour beside the port’s RoRo ferry terminals.The 50,000 sq ft warehouse is the first in Northern Ireland to be constructed to BREEAM ‘Excellent’ environmental standards and will service agri-food producers and retailers for both import and export trading.It ...
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ArticleNovuna plans charging forecourt to aid operators' EV transition
Fleet leasing provider Novuna Vehicle Solutions is planning to open an electric vehicle (EV) charging forecourt for cars and vans - a first for the UK’s contract hire and leasing industry.Novuna Vehicle Solutions manages over 140,000 vehicles across the UK and Europe, ranging from cars and vans to HGVs and ...
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ArticleGeneration Logistics targets university students
A major campaign is targeting cities with high student populations to raise awareness of the wide range of career opportunities the logistics sector has to offer.Generation Logistics, which is the brainchild of Logistics UK and CILT and sponsored by businesses from across the logistics sector, is launching a major advertising ...
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Unipart chief mulls “pivot” to US as Britain drags heels on EV subsidies
John Neill, chairman of UK parts and logistics giant Unipart, is looking at moving the group's investment to the US or Europe because of the lack of government support for the electric vehicle market and wider green economy.Unipart, which is based in Oxford and employs more than 8,000 people, makes ...
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ArticleDHL launches global summit on sustainable logistics
DHL is hosting a newly launched global summit this week which aims to bring together logistics and sustainability experts to collaborate on developing greener, cleaner logistics. The Era of Sustainable Logistics Global Summit 2023 runs from 25 April-27 April in Valencia - Europe's Green Capital for 2024.The summit gives more ...
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ArticleFielden Factors boosts fleet with six DAF vehicles
Builders merchant Fielden Factors has taken delivery of six DAF vehicles from MV Commercial - including one with a bespoke front-mounted HIAB crane - as part of its fleet renewal programme.The order includes three DAF LF 290 18 tonne 4x2 brick grabs, fitted with HIAB X HIDUO 118 B-2 cranes, ...
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ArticleVolvo Trucks refurb creates net zero South London dealership
Volvo Trucks has completed a £2m refurbishment of its Croydon dealership which is designed to slash the site's annual carbon emissions from 232 tonnes to net zero.The redeveloped facility, which has been rebranded Volvo Truck and Bus Centre London South, has benefitted from £500,000 of new sustainable technologies and increased ...
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Asda to trial Wayve self-driving delivery vans
Supermarket giant Asda is to trial self-driving delivery vans for customer home deliveries in London, provided by autonomous mobility technology company Wayve.The vehicles will be used to transport groceries to up to 72,000 households in London, making it the largest trial in the UK, according to Asda. The supermarket chain's ...
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ArticleMaritime Transport toasts extended distribution deal with Heineken
Logistics firm Maritime Transport has landed a three year extension on its distribution contract with pub, beer and cider company Heineken UK (HUK), in a move which doubles the volumes transported.Under the three-year extension, Maritime will continue to manage the national distribution of Heineken products from its UK facilities in ...
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Barriers to decarbonising HGV fleets risk supply chain "horror show", RHA warns government
HGV operators are facing “massive” barriers to decarbonising their fleets, which could result in a supply chain “horror show”, RHA warned this week.The association is calling for the government to urgently provide a clear net zero road map which sets out incentives for hauliers to make the transition; gives clear ...