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All Fuels articles – Page 16
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ArticleTevva joins forces with energy firm Vattenfall to offer operators electricity and hydrogen infrastructure
UK-based electric truck manufacturer Tevva Motors has teamed up with energy firm Vattenfall Network Solutions to help operators switch to a zero-emission fleet.The partnership is working together to create an energy infrastructure to Tevva’s long-range electric vehicles.Tevva, which produces trucks ranging from 7.5 tonne to 19 tonnes, uses grid electricity ...
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ArticleWarburtons rises to electric challenge with first 16-tonner from Renault Trucks
Bakery brand Warburtons has found the next best thing since sliced bread and rolled out its first 16-tonne, 100% electric Renault Trucks D Z.E.The vehicle, which can cover up to 150km on a single charge and carries around six tonnes of bread and bakery products to multiple locations across London, ...
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ArticleGovernment urged to back hydrogen fuel cells after bringing forward carbon emissions target
The UK government’s ambitious new climate change target of cutting emissions by 78% by 2035 must involve its backing of fuel cells if it is to achieve net zero, according to hydrogen supporters.The government said its new carbon budget will ensure the country remained on track to end its contribution ...
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ArticleVolvo to launch three 300km range all-electric trucks as part of major electrification plans
Volvo is preparing to launch three new all-electric FH, FM and FMX HGV models in Europe.The move is part of wider plans to ensure its electric truck portfolio makes up almost half of the manufacturer’s European truck sales by 2030.The Volvo FH Electric is designed for regional and intercity transport, ...
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ArticleMercedes-Benz reveals plans for battery and hydrogen fuel cell heavy tractors at roundtable
Mercedes-Benz will have its first eActros Long Haul on the road by 2024. It will have a range of around 500kms and a new e-axle with two e-motors of 200kW each, a new HV topology of 800V, which will lead to faster charging capabilities, a payload of 22 tonnes for ...
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ArticleCCF partners with Electra to launch UK's first 27-tonne curtainside BEV
The UK’s first 27-tonne, curtainside battery EV has taken to the roads after construction sector supplier CCF launched the truck and raised the bar on environmental standards.The company, part of Travis Perkins, spent three years working in collaboration with Electra in order to complete zero emission customer deliveries in London.With ...
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ArticleOperators set to benefit from LNG market consolidation, says Gasrec
BOC and Calor Gas’ decision to quit the UK LNG market is a sign of market consolidation in the UK which will only benefit operators in the long term, according to Gasrec chief commercial officer James Westcott.Speaking to motortransport.co.uk, Westcott said that whilst the closure of the Calor Gas and ...
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ArticleGasrec swoops for LNG refuelling stations after BOC withdraws from UK market
Gasrec has bought five Bio-LNG refuelling stations and four cryogenic trailers from BOC following the gas firm’s decision to withdraw from the UK LNG market.Gasrec said the stations, one of which is in Motherwell and another in Carlisle, will now undergo refurbishment and upgrade work before they become fully operational.However, ...
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ArticleEPIC consortium awarded £31.9m to develop long range electric HGV
A consortium led by HGV drivetrain systems developer Meritor has been awarded £31.9m of government funding to develop a “game changing” heavy duty electric truck.The consortium - which also includes engineering firm Danfoss Editron and Electra Commercial Vehicles, a UK integrator of battery electric commercial vehicles - is known as ...
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ArticleHauliers left in limbo as BOC withdraws LNG supply from UK
Hauliers have been forced to park up their LNG-fuelled lorries after gas supplier BOC withdrew from the UK market.Robert Gilmour, transport manager at Lesmahagow-based GBT Group, said: “BOC stopped supply about a month ago.“We heard rumours they were going to stop and then they said, we’re pulling out of it ...
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ArticleNumber of gas-powered trucks set to soar in UK as customers call for green logistics
Demand for gas-powered trucks more than doubled last year, despite the Covid-19 pandemic, and could triple this year as operators and their customers ramp up efforts to meet net zero targets, according to industry experts.Phillip Fjeld, chief executive of CNG Fuels, which develops and operates CNG refuelling stations, said the ...
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ArticleLEVC in van conversion partnership with Sortimo
The London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) has announced a new official conversion partner for its new VN5 electric van.Sortimo, which specialises in custom-made storage solutions and offers a nationwide network of installation sites, also helps customers visualise the ideal van storage options with online configurator mySortimo.The company operates ProPartner fleet ...
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ArticlePrimark puts 10 new Iveco Stralis NP 460 trucks on the road
Fashion retailer Primark has added 10 new Iveco Stralis NP 460 trucks to its fleet.Supplied by Guest Truck and Van, they will be operated on Primark’s behalf by DHL.The trucks will haul a fleet of new longer semi-trailers (LSTs) which were delivered in August last year, as part of Primark’s ...
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New scheme to assure operators of renewable fuels' green credentials
A ‘renewable fuels assurance scheme’ (RFAS) has been launched for operators, giving them information about the environmental credentials of fuels being supplied in the UK.Created by Zemo Partnership – formerly LowCVP – the RFAS provides fleets with clarity about the greenhouse gas (GHG) and sustainability performance of renewable fuels.Zemo said ...
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ArticleGovernment consults on increasing use of renewable road fuels
The government has launched a consultation on proposals to increase the percentage of renewable fuels used in road transport under its Renewable Transport Fuels Obligation (RTFO).Proposals include increasing the RTFO main obligation to supply renewable fuel by 2.5% by 2032 with an immediate increase of 1% in 2022 as E10 ...
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ArticleTruck makers mull best ways to slash CO2 emissions under EU VECTO plan
As we know, the government plans to end the sale of petrol and diesel powered cars and vans by 2030. Provided the industry can produce enough electric vehicles by then, there seem to be few barriers to ensuring the date is met. It’s a different story where heavy trucks are ...
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ArticleCNG Fuels builds Glasgow refuelling station to drive low carbon deliveries across Scotland
CNG Fuels has started building Scotland’s first public access renewable biomethane HGV refuelling station, the company announced today (25 March).The station near Glasgow will refuel up to 450 lorries a day when it opens in November, enabling HGVs to make low-carbon deliveries across most of Scotland.Most of England and Wales ...
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ArticleMajor barriers remain for SME hauliers looking to go green
The government’s announcement last week that it is cutting the grants for plug-in vehicles makes very little difference to HGV operators on the simple basis that only three commercial vehicles with GVWs above 3.5 tonnes are currently eligible for any kind of grant support. These are the BYD Auto eDucato ...
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Key milestones on the road to zero emissions
In our book 'The Road to Zero Emissions' we describe the future of the truck and transport industry up to 2050 and beyond. Some key facts to observe from our research can be distilled into 10 key trends.1,000,000 electric LCVs will be produced every year from 2030 and represent around ...
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ArticleRenault Trucks commits to expansion of fully-electric range to all sectors by 2023
Renault Trucks is ramping up its commitment to electro-mobility with a pledge to offer an all-electric model for the distribution sector, construction industry and longer-distance routes by 2023.The announcement supports the manufacturer’s ambition to ensure its fleet is carbon-neutral within 30 years, with a view to stopping the sale of ...