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Decarbonisation – Page 3
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ArticleHVO lorry unveiled by Cemex at Tilbury
Cemex is cementing its position as a leader in sustainability within the sector after it unveiled its first ever HVO-powered lorry, operating out of its Tilbury plant.
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ArticleRingway calls the shots with sector’s first Volvo FE Electric
Highways maintenance firm Ringway Hounslow is operating the sector’s first 26-tonne Volvo FE Electric 6x2 rigid, featuring a tipper grab body and low entry cab.
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ArticleKnowles deploys three more electric FMs for Princes work
Knowles Logistics has replaced three more diesel trucks with Volvo FM Electric tractor units to be used on its food and drink group Princes contract.
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ArticleGovernment legislation on e-van sales putting pressure on makers and buyers
An insistence by some van manufacturers that operators order a proportion of electric models has created problems for firms who cannot yet run them, according to the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP).
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ArticleScottish hydrogen hub gets the green light
Energy firm GreenPower has had its planning application approved for a hydrogen production and distribution centre on the west coast of Scotland.
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ArticleRHA: vital upgrade of A66 must go ahead
The RHA has said it remained optimistic that a £1.5bn upgrade of the A66 would go ahead, after a campaign group launched a legal challenge against the project.
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ArticleRow erupts over Packfleet’s change in payment model
Electric vehicle courier Packfleet has defended claims that it is trying to fire drivers and force them to become self-employed, saying it was ensuring workers would be paid at least the real living wage.
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ArticleR Swain starts new chapter with CPI Books following electric Volvo delivery
R Swain and Sons has put a Volvo FM Electric 4x2 into operation following a review to identify where electric variants can be introduced to boost sustainability.
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ArticleGalaxy insulates fleet against carbon emissions
An insulation supplier based in Sheffield and Birmingham has replaced two of its diesel trucks with Volvo FE Electric 6x2s as part of its strategy to reduce carbon emissions.
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ArticleMotor Transport Decarbonisation Power Players 2024 revealed
Motor Transport has revealed its top 25 Decarbonisation Power Players in association with Optimize.
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ArticleMAN unveils UK decarbonisation strategy ahead of eTruck launch
MAN Truck & Bus UK said its first demo eTrucks will appear on British roads by early next year amid plans to substantially widen its network and accelerate the sale of its BEV portfolio.
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ArticleHVS to bring hydrogen expertise to Road Transport Expo’s Knowledge Zone stage
Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS) has announced that its chief commercial officer, John McLeister, will be participating in the prestigious ‘Big Debate: Future Trucks’ at the upcoming Road Transport Expo (RTX) in June. This exciting event serves as a platform for industry leaders to discuss key challenges and innovations shaping the ...
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ArticleSMMT calls for government to urgently reform “outdated” Plug-In Truck Grant
Government should urgently reform its outdated Plug-in Truck Grant to reflect the progress made in developing new zero emission truck technology and to help cut CO2 by 18.8 million tonnes a year, according to a report by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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ArticleWhite Logistics partners with HVS to trial hydrogen-fuel cell trucks
Worcestershire-based haulier White Logistics is preparing to trial a number of hydrogen fuelled trucks supplied by hydrogen fuel cell truck manufacturer Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS).
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ArticleDP World drive to shift freight from road to rail sees 13,500 lorry journeys cut at Southampton hub
DP World has increased the share of freight being transported by rail from its Southampton logistics hub by two thirds - the equivalent of 13,500 lorry journeys - the company announced this week.
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ArticleNew Centre of Electrification “a start but still not enough”
Plans to place Britain at the epicentre of the green industrial revolution have taken a step forward with the launch of Greenpower Park - the UK Centre of Electrification and Clean Energy, based in Coventry. However, industry consultant and author Des Evans told MT the move doesn’t go far ...
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ArticlePledge and Smart Freight Centre deliver ten-point guide to decarbonising supply chains
Software firm Pledge and Smart Freight Centre (SFC) have brought together logistics leaders to map out key actions to reduce emissions and help meet Scope 3 emissions targets.
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ArticleWelch Group joins eFREIGHT 2030 consortium to help slash transport emissions
Welch Group has joined the eFREIGHT 2030 consortium, which has been selected to join the UK government’s Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstration (ZEHID) programme.
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ArticleLogistics UK launches electric truck training programme
Logistics UK is launching two electric truck maintenance training programmes, in partnership with Stephenson, Brooksby and Melton (SMB) College and Bristol College, to help logistics firms upskill their mechanics.
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ArticleRefrigerated trailers can pump out double the NOx emissions than the HGVs towing them, Zemo report reveals
Refrigerated trailers can produce more than double the emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx), five times the particulate mass (PM) and up to four hundred times the particle number, compared with emissions from the Euro 6 HGVs pulling them, according to a major study by the Zemo Partnership.