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LEVC announces new VN5 converter strategy
LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) is developing a comprehensive conversion programme for its highly anticipated VN5 electric van.
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DPD to trial all-electric Volta Zero in London micro depot operation
DPD has announced it will be trialling Scandinavian start-up Volta Trucks’ 16-tonne electric delivery vehicle in the New Year.
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Manchester Clean Air Zone pushed to Spring 2022 and HGV charge reduced to £60
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has announced it will delay its clean air zone (CAZ) rollout until Spring 2022.
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Citroën’s all-electric ë-Dispatch now open to UK orders
The all-electric Citroën ë-Dispatch is now available for operators to order in the UK.
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Bristol City Council reopens freight consolidation grant scheme after Covid-19 pause
Operators are once again able to apply for a £100,000 grant to support zero-emission freight consolidation across Bristol.
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First drive of Renault Range D Wide ZE 6×2 – electric is the new normal
Renault Trucks is the first mainstream truck maker to come to market with a right-hand drive full-electric heavy truck in the shape of new Range D Wide ZE.
Industry News
Low emissions freight trial results to be released in webinars
Innovate UK have commissioned the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) to support dissemination of the findings from the Low Emission Freight and Logistics Trial (LEFT) programme. The objectives are to engage with the LEFT project teams and develop a collaborative public dissemination process highlighting the key findings, successes, and learnings from the LEFT programme.
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Volta Trucks launches website with operators able to apply for all-electric delivery truck trials
Operators can now apply online to trial the new Volta Zero city delivery truck from Scandinavian start-up Volta Trucks.
Air quality
Volta Zero electric delivery truck to be put through its paces by Bring and Posten
Nordic parcels and mail firm Bring and Posten is trialling Volta Trucks’ electric HGV – the Volta Zero.
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Passport to a second life for Electra EV batteries
Electric HGV manufacturer Electra Commercial Vehicles has signed up to a battery monitoring service that provides vehicle owners with recommendations for extending the lifespan of their batteries.