All Decarbonisation articles – Page 3
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ArticleRace to build high-capacity batteries and keep country’s supply chain flowing
Energy storage through the use of high-capacity batteries could be the solution to preventing power cuts and keeping the supply chain running as fossil fuels are phased out, according to a new report.
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Article“Immense” benefits to operators from fuel reduction course
Hauliers are being offered an opportunity to cut their fuel bills by thousands of pounds per truck as well as reduce their environmental impact through a new instructor training course.
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ArticleDHL Express opens environmentally friendly service centre
DHL Express has opened a new service centre near Cambridge which is powered 100% by renewable energy.
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ArticleCollege course aims to spark interest in EV technician roles
A new two-day accredited course for HGV technicians teaching them the knowledge and skills to work on electric and hybrid lorries is being rolled out at two colleges in England.
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ArticleBowker aims for zero with integrated camera and fleet management system
Bowker Transport is relying on an integrated Webfleet fleet management and VisionTrack camera system across its 225 HGVs to boost driver safety and reduce fuel use.
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ArticleTIP Group supports Howdens with major refurb of its trailers in sustainability drive
TIP Group is helping Howdens Joinery as it embarks on a major project to refurbish half of its 800-strong trailer fleet in a move that will save significant amounts of CO2 emissions.
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ArticleNew research hub will pioneer use of digital twins to decarbonise UK transport systems
A new research hub will use digital twins to help determine how transport systems, including logistics supply chains, can be decarbonised as quickly, safely and cheaply as possible.
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ArticleNew model arms Bretts with emission savings
Bretts Transport in Wisbech has introduced a modelling strategy to streamline its consolidation process, cutting overall mileage and its carbon footprint.
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ArticleMaritime sails ahead with largest FH Aero order
Maritime Transport has secured the largest Volvo FH Aero order in the UK to date, with 150 joining the fleet over the coming months.
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ArticleDPD UK targets 46% emissions cut by year end with a third of final-mile fleet now electric
Parcel company DPD UK is on track to deliver a 46% cut in emissions by the end of 2024, compared to 2020, the company announced this week.
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ArticleAmazon launches final-mile electric bike deliveries in Norwich
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ArticleEuropa gets gold for sustainable operations
Europa Worldwide Group has achieved two globally recognised accreditations that demonstrate its dedication to reducing its environmental impact.
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ArticleCharging ahead: how fast are global van and truck fleets turning electric?
The inevitable shift to electric vans and trucks is gaining momentum globally with government initiatives to prohibit or reduce sales of non-electric new vehicles, bolstered by incentives such as grants and tax benefits. This regulatory push is prompting delivery and fleet businesses to pivot towards electric alternatives over traditional petrol ...
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Article‘SMEs are in a massive hole over electric but the approach is too blinkered’
Chris Clowes, executive director of global logistics consultancy, SCALA, considers the ways other countries are tackling HGV fleet decarbonisation, and the lessons operators can learn from a domestic market still claiming record numbers of casualties
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ArticleDelivering the roadmap to net zero transport for the new government
The general election and the return of a Labour government to Westminster on 4 July seems a long time ago already. While the ambition to tackle climate change has returned, the fundamental question remains: How to navigate to deliver net zero transport and foster growth?
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ArticleNetwork partnership brings charge point power to Greater Manchester
Electric van drivers in Greater Manchester now have access to hundreds more charge points following an agreement between networks Be.EV and Paua.
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ArticleRoyal Mail to add 2,100 electric vans to fleet
Royal Mail will add more than 2,000 electric vans to its fleet over the next year as it continues with its ambition to be net zero by 2040.
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ArticleFairfax Meadow calls on ProGreen to drive London sustainability plan
Foodservice specialist Fairfax Meadow has taken delivery of its first electric vehicles from ProGreen, the sustainable vehicle hire and alternative fuels division of Prohire. Delivered as the catering butcher celebrates its 50th anniversary, the two Ford e-Transit refrigerated vans will operate within London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), delivering meat ...
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ArticleHeavy duty vehicle production forecast presents £2.4bn opportunity for UK businesses
The drive towards net zero in the heavy duty vehicle (HDV) sector could help to realise an estimated £2.4bn growth opportunity, according to the latest insight report from the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC), titled “UK HDV supply chain opportunities to 2035”.