All FreightCarbonZero(editorial) articles – Page 19
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FCZ ArticleCould the UK fuelling choice swing towards biomethane?
With the hydrogen option for freight decarbonisation slow to get off the starting block, is the way open for a swing to bio-CNG? John Baldwin, MD at CNG Services, is hopeful that there is. He points to the launch of 2 new 6x2 CNG trucks as a game-changer for the ...
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FCZ ArticleIf electricity was 40% cheaper, would it change your decisions on decarbonisation?
This summer could see discussion over electricity prices and whether the government should change the way it manages its low carbon support so the price of electricity is lower, in comparison with gas. New analysis from energy lobby group EnergyUK suggests that one option for reform could reduce non-domestic electricity ...
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FCZ ArticleMagnum Logistics pledges to reduce carbon footprint by 40%
Magnum Logistics said its new bespoke facility at DP World London Gateway in Essex has allowed it to vastly accelerate its sustainability drive.
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FCZ ArticleArrowXL aims to reduce emissions with recycling plan
ArrowXL has turned its focus to recycling to cut down on CO2 emissions, with an agreement to transport thousands of white goods to electrical waste experts GAP Group.
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FCZ ArticleHere’s how our sector will look 120 years from now…
To mark MT’s 120th anniversary, we asked leading figures from the transport and logistics industry to journey 120 years into the future. In the first of a series of articles, author and transport consultant Dennis Evans gives us his candid predictions
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FCZ ArticleZEV Mandate changes ‘don’t go far enough’
Changes to the zero emission vehicle mandate that enable diesel and hybrid vans to be sold until 2035 don’t go far enough and fail to address the practicalities of incorporating EVs into commercial fleets, according to Logistics UK.
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FCZ ArticleDPD trials MAN electric lorries to hit net zero target
DPD is running trials of electric HGVs with MAN, with the aim of introducing a configuration capable of pulling double-deck trailers later this year.
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FCZ ArticleGerman haulier’s electric truck rollout draws job applicants
A medium-sized German haulier has gone straight from diesel to electric — and is now planning to generate its own green electricity. The shift has already attracted job applications from drivers drawn to the new electric lorries.
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FCZ ArticleTarmac sets out to solidify position as sustainable logistics leader
Tarmac has put five electric mixers to work on its fleet as part of a move towards zero emission operations.
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FCZ ArticleThe long road to decarbonising waste transportation
One of the biggest challenges in decarbonising the waste management sector is reducing emissions from transport, particularly the transition of HGV fleets to low-carbon alternatives. While the exact solution remains uncertain, one thing is clear: change is inevitable, and we must seize the opportunity to make progress.
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FCZ Article‘Game-changing’ partnership between Milence and Paua set to advance eHGV charging
Fleet charging network Paua has partnered with Milence in order to integrate its high-power charging network for electric lorries into its platform.
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FCZ ArticleTarmac joins government eHGV demo programme
Tarmac and TVS Interfleet have become the latest members of the eFREIGHT 2030 ZEHID consortium, which aims to pave the way for zero emission transport.
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FCZ ArticleLorry plug-in grant extended until 2026
The government has confirmed that the plug-in grant for trucks will be extended for another 12 months.
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FCZ ArticleHydrogen’s potential road transport role ‘diminishing’ as UK lags behind Europe
Hydrogen’s anticipated role in road transport “has notably diminished”, according to a new report from Westwood Global Energy Group. It said progress in building a European renewable hydrogen industry has been limited, and it has been particularly slow in the UK.
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FCZ ArticleUniserve spends on cleaner fleet vehicles
Uniserve has made a significant investment in LNG vehicles and longer semi-trailers (LSTs) as part of its commitment to sustainability.
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FCZ ArticleSchmitz Cargobull’s refrigerated semi-trailer wins industry award
Schmitz Cargobull’s refrigerated box body semi-trailer, the S.KOe COOL, won the technological breakthrough – sustainable innovation award at the Cold Chain Federation’s (CCF) annual awards.
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FCZ ArticleAI with “PhD level intelligence” introduced to battery management platform
Battery business Electra said it was transforming battery management by introducing “PhD-level intelligence” into its proprietary algorithms, providing greater accuracy and predictive power.
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FCZ ArticleInteractive city offers glimpse of life in a decarbonised world
Renault Trucks has launched an immersive, 3D interactive town showcasing real-world decarbonised transport solutions in operation across Europe.
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FCZ Article‘Largest’ eHGV charging hub under construction at Tilbury Port
A CV electric charging hub, believed to be the largest in the UK, is being built in the Port of Tilbury.
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FCZ ArticleIdle depot chargers? Daimler Truck says monetise them
Daimler Truck plans to build Europe’s largest semi-public charging network — by letting fleets plug in at someone else’s depot.