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ArticleCut to plug-in grant 'a blow for commercial vehicle sector', says BVRLA
The government’s decision to cut the plug-in car, van and truck grant has been described as “the wrong move at the wrong time” and “disappointing” by trade groups.The Department for Transport said the grant scheme was being updated to target less expensive models and allowing the scheme’s funding to go ...
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ArticleTrucks to feature in BVRLA electric vehicle training courses
The BVRLA has launched two new EV training courses tailored for those providing operational and technical support to business fleets and personal customers looking to switch to electric vehicles.The next scheduled date for the EV course for vans and trucks is taking place on 14 April 2021.The BVRLA’s latest Quarterly ...
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ArticleLEVC in Turner & George tie-up for National Butchers' Week
LEVC has partnered with London artisan butcher Turner & George enabling it to offer zero emission deliveries of fresh meat goods during National Butchers’ Week (8-14 March).A refrigerated LEVC one-tonne VN5 electric van has been bringing online orders directly to customers’ doors in London.Joerg Hofmann, LEVC chief executive, said: “Thanks ...
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ArticleGodman Absolutely committed to an electric future for London same-day courier
In the era BC (Before COVID-19) same-day couriers were the preserve of the rich and famous who just had to have that diamond ring today or City businesses such as legal or banking where urgent paper documents had to be delivered physically rather than by email. But the lockdown has ...
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ArticleHermes trials gas-fuelled Iveco Eurocargo to underline green credentials
Hermes is trialling Iveco’s CNG-fuelled 12-tonne Eurocargo as part of its commitment to operating an environmentally friendly fleet.The delivery company already runs 90 CNG tractor units and uses electric vans for some of its deliveries in UK cities, including London.If the trial is successful, Hermes said it could offer an ...
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ArticleUniversity in joint venture with Severn Trent to convert amonia from sewage into hydrogen fuel
The potential for lorries to be fuelled by sewage waste is being investigated by Coventry university and Severn Trent.The project will look to capture waste ammonia from the water company’s treatment facility and convert it into a green fuel for heavy vehicles not suited to battery electrification.Severn Trent currently destroys ...
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ArticleDaimler/Volvo fuel cell joint venture a giant leap towards electric future
Last month, Daimler Trucks and the Volvo Group finally established the hydrogen fuel cell joint venture the two companies announced last year. It promises a significant step forward in the production of electric drivelines for both companies.Despite the pandemic, 2020 was a year marked by a number of electric commercial ...
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ArticleElectric truck manufacturer Tevva on hunt for 40 specialist engineers
UK-based electric truck manufacturer Tevva has signed an exclusive partnership with EV and battery industry recruitment expert EVera Recruitment as it ramps up its growth plans.Chelmsford-based Tevva manufactures e-trucks, including its 7.5-19t (Class 5-8) electric vehicle and vehicles using next generation hydrogen powered technologies.The e-truck manufacturer is looking for over ...
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ArticleBiffa launches 27 electric refuse collection vehicles to help cut pollution levels in Manchester
Biffa has launched 27 brand-new zero emission electric refuse collection vehicles (eRCVs) on the streets of Manchester today (8 March), in partnership with Manchester City Council which is investing £10m in the initiative.The move is part of Biffa’s sustainability strategy, dubbed ‘Resourceful and Responsible’ which includes a commitment to tackling ...
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ArticleLondon Electric Vehicle Company appoints head of UK sales
LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) has appointed Terry Rayner into a new role as head of UK sales, to support its growth plans in the domestic market.With the introduction of the company’s second product line, the VN5 electric van, LEVC said Rayner would be responsible for overseeing sales of VN5 ...
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ArticleScania set to unveil new £10m regional HQ near Glasgow
Scania will open a new £10m regional headquarters close to Glasgow later this year.The 43,000sq ft, 7.8-acre plot at Eurocentral will replace its existing operation in Bellshill and will include 12 workshop bays, an ATF lane, parts department, office accommodation and secure parking for 50 trucks and trailers.“Scotland has been ...
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Online conference to look at policy options for low carbon transport
The Westminster Energy, Environment & Transport Forum is holding an online conference to look at transport decarbonisation in the UK including low-carbon fuels, infrastructure, sector-specific targets and next steps for policy.The event will take place on the morning of Friday 30 April and will include contribitions from Rachel Solomon Williams, ...
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ArticleGasrec to triple gas tanker fleet during next year as demand soars
Gasrec intends on increasing the size of its liquefied natural gas (Bio-LNG) tanker fleet by 300% over the next 12 months, to meet growing the demand for sustainable fuel.The company said it had recently taken delivery of its third cryogenic trailer and has two more in build.A further three tankers ...
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ArticleWatch on demand: Urban innovation and electric city trucks in spotlight at first Freight in the City webinar
A brand-new series of Freight in the City webinars kicked off on 11 February with a focus on urban innovation and electric delivery vehicles, in partnership with Renault Trucks UK and Ireland. MT takes a look at some of the key themes explored in this engaging session.Chairing the first of ...
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ArticlePowertrain giant develops hydrogen combustion engine for heavy duty trucks
Austrian powertrain specialist AVL is working on an internal combustion engine powered by hydrogen designed to provide heavy trucks with low carbon propulsion at a fraction of the cost of fuel cells.In a press statement, AVL said: “The development project’s target is to increase both the efficiency potential of multi-port ...
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ArticleGregory Distribution opens bio-LNG refuelling station at Devon hub
Gregory Distribution has installed its first bio-LNG refuelling station at its Cullompton depot.In 2020, the company began a trial to test the suitability of bio-LNG to replace its diesel fleet and this involved running seven Volvo FH LNG 6x2 tractor units in Bristol and Magor.This had been successful, it said, ...
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ArticleCourier firm Absolutely opens London 'Eco Hub'
London courier Absolutely has launched its fourth location, a zero emission ‘Eco Hub’ in Holborn.The company said the depot builds on government initiatives to improve air quality in the Capital and achieve a target of carbon neutrality by 2030.The site provides 5,000sq ft of space, enabling Absolutely to expand its ...
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ArticleDHL Parcel to use 14 all-electric Renault ZE Masters in London operation
DHL Parcel has rolled out 14 new electric Renault ZE Master vans across London as part of a wider national fleet strategy for the operation.The vans will operate out of DHL’s Docklands depot, where they will be charged overnight using onsite facilities to serve central London.Renault’s ZE Masters have a ...
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ArticleThermo King joins forces with Mercedes Benz to develop the eSprinter Pharma van
Thermo King is partnering with Mercedes-Benz AG to create a fully electric, refrigerated Mercedes-Benz eSprinter van for final mile delivery of pharmaceuticals and medicines. The prototype comes with the all-electric E-200 refrigeration unit and the new lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery from Thermo King. The combination delivers independent and ...
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ArticleHarris Maxus opens Warrington HQ predicting 200% growth surge
Commercial vehicle distributor Harris Maxus is set to open new UK headquarters at Birchwood Park, Warrington.The new site is part of expansion plans by the Dublin-based firm which is forecasting growth of over 200% in 2021.Harris Maxus is the sole distributor for the Maxis diesel and electric range of vehicles ...