Air quality
Hauliers claim victory as Coventry CAZ scheme is scrapped
Plans for a controversial clean air zone (CAZ) in Coventry have been abandoned in a move the RHA has described as “a victory for common sense”.
Urban Distribution
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Last chance to secure your free place at Sheffield Clean Air Roadshow, 17 March
Operators concerned about the impact that the Sheffield Clean Air Zone may have on their business are encouraged to attend a free half-day event on 17 March.
Air quality
Don’t adopt England’s “inflexible” CAZ framework, RHA warns Wales
Hauliers are calling on the Welsh government not to follow England in creating “expensive” and “inflexible” clean air zones.
News
Operators invited to apply for £100k grant to create zero-emission consolidation centre in Bristol
Operators are encouraged to apply for a £100,000 grant to support zero-emission freight consolidation across the city of Bristol.
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Sheffield City Council, Veolia and Yorkshire Ambulance Service share fleet trials at free Clean Air Roadshow 17 March
As well as hearing first-hand the latest updates on Sheffield’s Clean Air Zone from senior councillors, next month’s Motor Transport roadshow provides an opportunity for fleet operators to learn peer to peer what to expect when taking the plunge with alternative fuels.
Air quality
DPD agrees deal with MAN Truck & Bus UK for 100 eTGE electric vans
DPD has agreed a deal with vehicle manufacturer MAN Truck & Bus UK for 100 eTGE electric vans.
Operator News
CEVA Logistics trials London electric truck and signs up to Tevva ‘electrify’ initiative
CEVA Logistics is using its Urban Distribution Hub at Dartford, Kent to undertake an electric vehicle trial for lorries delivering into central London.
Last-mile deliveries
London Electric Vehicle Company begins building first electric van prototypes
The first prototypes of the new van from London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) have begun production at the company’s factory in Ansty, Coventry, ahead of its debut at this year’s CV show on 28 April.
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Scottish cabinet secretary for transport, infrastructure and connectivity to open Edinburgh Clean Air Roadshow
Cabinet secretary for transport, infrastructure and connectivity, Michael Matheson, will be opening the Scotland Clean Air Roadshow in Edinburgh with a topical keynote speech.
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Still time to register for free Sheffield Clean Air Zone roadshow next month!
Operators are encouraged to attend a free half-day roadshow next month to learn more about the city’s clean air zone (CAZ).