All Decarbonisation articles – Page 27
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MT ArticleClarity needed on clean air zone restrictions, says FTA
A lack of clarity over which vehicles will be affected by clean air zones (CAZs) could be disastrous for operators, the FTA has warned.The association spoke out in the wake of the government's latest air quality improvement plan, released yesterday, and said it feared the lack of distinction could put ...
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First clean air zones for 2019 as part of air quality plan
The government has confirmed that the first five clean air zones (CAZs) will be in place by the end of 2019.Its long-awaited - and controversial - plan for tackling roadside nitrogen dioxide concentrations was published today, with its headline promise being a UK-wide ban on diesel cars and vans by ...
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HGVs excluded from 2040 diesel ban, but could see changes to road user levy
HGVs are not included in the 2040 new diesel vehicle ban, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has confirmed, but has said it intends to include them in the future.Regarding the government’s air quality improvement plan released today (26 July), a Defra spokesman told Freight in the ...
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O'Donovan Waste Disposal opts for LoCity Driving course to reduce emissions
O’Donovan Waste Disposal is to put its 90-strong driver workforce through a LoCity Driving training scheme designed to reduce the environmental impact of commercial vehicles.The DVSA-approved course focuses on reducing the emissions of vans and HGVs through the use of pre-journey planning and vehicle checks, fuel-efficient driving, and alternative fuels.It ...
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Alternatech fits Fraikin Iveco Eurocargo with Kers
A 12-tonne Eurocargo in the Fraikin fleet has been fitted with a kinetic energy recovery system (Kers), which the rental provider has described as a major step forward in urban truck operations.The Kers technology, which has been showcased in Formula 1 and featured in a number of semi-trailer applications to ...
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TfL mulls London Lorry Standard in response to Mayor's Transport Strategy
TfL is exploring whether a combined London Lorry Standard could meet the mayor’s goals around the environment and vulnerable road-user safety, while making it easier for hauliers to comply.Contained within the Mayor’s Transport Strategy for London, the single standard appears to be an attempt to unify the recent proliferation of ...
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FTA cautious over road tolling proposals for London
The FTA has given a guarded welcome to proposals from London mayor Sadiq Khan to consider road charging based on elements such as distance and vehicle emissions to replace measures such as the congestion charge.Contained in the Mayor’s Transport Strategy, the FTA said such a move could be positive for ...
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Proposals to modernise London Lorry Control Scheme given go-ahead
Proposals to revamp the London Lorry Control Scheme (LLCS) have been given the go-ahead by London Councils’ Transport and Environment Committee (TEC).The LLCS controls the routes that HGVs over 18 tonnes can use at night and at weekends and has been in place since 1985 to help reduce noise pollution ...
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MT ArticleTraffic light monitoring app to help HGV drivers reduce emissions
A new smartphone app, Greenwave, that enables HGV drivers to monitor traffic light signals and drive more efficiently as they approach them, is to be trialled in Birmingham.By being aware of when traffic lights will change, it’s hoped drivers will be able to adapt their speed to ‘ride the greenwave’ ...
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TRL publishes white paper on tackling transport emissions in urban areas
TRL has used National Clean Air Day (15 June) to publish a new report about tackling road emissions in urban areas.Through its new white paper - A Breath of Fresh Air: A Holistic Approach to Reconcile Future Transport with Improved Air Quality - TRL examines the problem of poor air ...
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Haulage industry backs College of Paramedics' call to reconsider fully segregated cycle lanes
A call from the College of Paramedics to reconsider the introduction of fully segregated cycle lanes in cities has received backing from the haulage industry.The College of Paramedics has said that kerbed cycle lanes make it much harder for motorists to pull over to one side to allow emergency vehicles ...
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Last-mile logistics report says 'free delivery' mentality must be stopped
A new report commissioned by the Independent Transport Commission (ITC) has found that the general public’s belief that delivery is free is something to be challenged urgently if urban distribution is to remain viable.ITC director Matthew Niblett said: “People are waking up to the fact that freight produces a large ...
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Liberal Democrats would ban the sale of diesel cars and vans and recreate London's ULEZ elsewhere
The Liberal Democrats have pledged to ban the sale of diesel cars and vans and recreate London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in 10 more towns.The party's general election manifesto also claims that it would launch a £100bn package of infrastructure investment, champion the northern powerhouse and Midlands engine initiatives, ...
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Operators needed for free trial of real-time NOx emissions recorder
HGV and van fleets are invited to take part in a free trial of a telematics system called Air.Car that provides real-time NOx emissions data.Tracker, part of the Tantalum Corporation, said the six-month trial will contribute towards “ground-breaking” research that aims to both reduce air pollution and slash operators’ fuel ...
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Green-Zones app helps freight operators navigate European environmental zones
A new app has been designed to help operators navigate the growing number of environmental zones across European cities to avoid paying hefty fines for non-compliance.The Green-Zones app provides drivers with real-time information about emissions restrictions at national, regional and local level. This is displayed on a map to show ...
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Freight vehicle restrictions proposed in Oxford Street transformation vision
Freight vehicles could be removed or time-restricted from London’s Oxford Street, as plans for a major revamp of one of the world’s busiest shopping destinations take shape.TfL has opened a consultation this week into proposals to make Oxford Street area more pedestrian-friendly and tackle air quality and safety concerns from ...
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Ultra Low Emission Zone could see hauliers turn their backs on London
The Mayor of London’s proposed Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) could see freight firms turn their backs on the capital rather than face the cost of upgrading to compliant Euro-6 vehicles within a two year deadline.The warning comes from Pallet-Track member ELB Partners, which services central London.Peter Eason, MD of ...
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Virtual loading bays aim to reduce PCNs and boost uptake of cleaner freight vehicles
A virtual loading bay that allows operators to pay for a timeslot to load/unload on restricted kerb space is to be trialled in London this summer.The Kerb Virtual Parking System (VPS) is one of a series of projects aimed at improving the transport, energy and infrastructure of cities as part ...
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Transport secretary reveals Lower Thames Crossing route
The chosen route for the Lower Thames Crossing will link the A2 and M25 and generate more than £8bn for the economy, according to transport secretary Chris Grayling.The new road, which will cost an estimated £4.4bn, will run from the M25 near North Ockendon, cross under the Thames east of ...
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London Ultra Low Emission Zone to start in April 2019
Operators in London will face Sadiq Khan’s Ultra Low Emission Zone fees from April 2019, after the mayor moved forward the zone’s start date.Khan launched a public consultation into the proposed ULEZ today (4 April), which will see non-Euro-6 HGVs pay a daily fee of £100 to operate in the ...