All Fuels articles – Page 24

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    T-Charge is a loss maker but vital ahead of the ULEZ, says mayor

    2017-11-28T16:19:00Z

    London mayor Sadiq Khan told MPs last week that the T-Charge introduced in October was a loss maker for TfL but is important in changing behaviour and a precursor to the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ).“Half of the bad-quaity air in London comes from transport, and 88% of that comes ...

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    Spark EV uses artificial intelligence to remove electric vehicle range anxiety for fleets

    2017-11-22T09:00:00Z

    A new telematics system has been developed to boost fleet utilisation and remove range anxiety for transport managers running electric vehicles (EVs).Spark EV uses artificial-intelligence-based journey prediction software, which it claims will enable electric vehicles to complete up to 20% more journeys between charges.This equates to an extra 2.8 journeys ...

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    New Arrival in commercial vehicle sector plans to electrify the market

    2017-11-08T13:23:00Z

    Arrival remains bullish about the prospects of its electric-powered light commercial vehicle, and the disruptive impact its technology-led approach will have in the broader market.Aiming a shot at its larger, conventional rivals, Matt Key, chief of business development at the Banbury-based start up, said: “The world we live in, especially ...

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    TfL went too soon with Direct Vision Standard, claim panel

    2017-11-07T16:43:00Z

    Industry experts have accused TfL of putting the cart before the horse with its Direct Vision Standard (DVS).Speaking at Freight in the City Expo at Alexandra Palace today (7 November) Ross Paterson, head of product and marketing at Mercedes-Benz, said customers were asking what star rating each model had on ...

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    LoCity Annual Conference points to mayor-led future

    2017-11-07T14:37:00Z

    The LoCity Annual Conference took place at Freight in the City 2017, offering an opportunity for policy makers, alternative fuel trials and fleet operators to look back at the past 12 months, and ahead to the challenges LoCity faces.Introducing the session Alex Williams, director of city planning at TfL, looked ...

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    Gas is part of the solution to UK's air quality challenge

    2017-11-07T13:22:00Z

    Gas is back in a big way thanks to the UK’s air quality challenge, according to Calor Gas’s head of strategy and corporate affairs Paul Blacklock.Speaking to delegates at Freight in the City, where the company was showcasing its electric LPG range extended rigid truck developed with Emoss, Blacklock said ...

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    Strong freight sector support of LoCITY is helping deliver 'significant benefits'

    2017-11-03T13:38:00Z

    The scale of freight sector support for the industry-led LoCITY programme is a “real achievement”, according to a top TfL official.LoCITY is a five-year programme that began in 2016, supported by TfL, to help the freight industry make the transition towards adopting more low-emission vans and HGVs on their fleets.Speaking ...

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    Calor to unveil a world first for electric truck market at Freight in the City Expo

    2017-10-25T13:10:00Z

    Calor Gas will be unveiling the world’s first liquid petroleum gas (LPG) range extender for an electric, rigid cylinder truck at this year’s Freight in the City Expo.The new truck, built in partnership with Dutch electric vehicle manufacturer Emoss, has been developed in response to the government’s air quality and ...

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    Wilcox ENERGYA concrete mixer set to electrify Freight in the City Expo 2017

    2017-10-25T11:08:00Z

    Wilcox Commercial Vehicles is set to cause a stir at Freight in the City Expo 2017 with the ENERGYA series truck concrete mixer that cuts fuel use, noise and emissions.Unlike traditional truck mixers where drum movement is generated by a hydraulic system, Cifa’s ENERGYA truck mixer is powered from its ...

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    LoCITY conference a key event for operators delivering into London

    2017-10-20T13:05:00Z

    Operators delivering into London will find the LoCITY conference at this year’s Freight in the City Expo essential to attend.Draft Transport Strategy.You’ll also be able to find out about the latest tools and guidance documents developed to help fleets make informed buying choices, as well as hear about some exciting ...

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    LoCITY can help small businesses keep pace with emissions regulations, says FSB

    2017-10-20T11:33:00Z

    The industry-led LoCITY programme is offering practical help for local independent businesses looking to keep pace with emissions regulations in London, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).Denise Beedell, FSB development manager for Greater London, said the impartial guidance provided by LoCITY will help time-pressed small business owners make ...

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    Tevva Motors and Aquafuel amongst Low Carbon award winners

    2017-10-13T20:19:00Z

    The commercial vehicle sector was recognised at last week’s Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership Low Carbon Champion Awards held at the Energy 2017 at Birmingham NEC.Now in their seventh year, the awards aim to celebrate the achievements of organisations and individuals who are leading the way towards low-emission road transport in ...

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    Fraikin's compliance and technology guidebooks available at Freight in the City Expo

    2017-10-06T11:11:00Z

    Fraikin will be giving away free printed copies of its latest 'What You Need to Know' guidebooks at next month's Freight in the City Expo in London.They have been designed to help commercial fleet operators stay up-to-date with key legislative issues and changing technology in the road transport industry.The 'Sustainable ...

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    Fleet Source to focus on safe, low-emission driving skills at Freight in the City Expo

    2017-10-03T11:11:00Z

    Training firm Fleet Source will be on hand at this year’s Freight in the City Expo to talk to delegates about its range of urban driving courses for commercial vehicle drivers.LoCITY Driving, for example, is a Fors and DVSA-approved course that helps van and HGV drivers learn techniques to help ...

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    Cenex to showcase low emission projects at Freight in the City Expo

    2017-10-02T11:26:00Z

    Cenex will be demonstrating its expertise on the low emission alternatives to medium and heavy goods vehicles by showcasing three of its key projects: ACCRA, Triumph and Dedicated to Gas.Cenex will also display its offerings in real-world data collection, trial management/delivery, report writing and dissemination – aimed at fleet managers ...

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    Daimler launches all-electric Fuso eCanter truck in New York

    2017-09-14T15:54:00Z

    Daimler has globally launched its all-electric truck in New York City, marking the vehicle's entrance to the US, European and Japanese markets.The Fuso eCanter has a range of 100kms and payload of around three tonnes.Daimler hopes to deliver 500 eCanter units in the next two years, with a view to ...

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    Operators and manufacturers give thumbs up to DfT driving licence proposal to aid alternative fuel vans

    2017-09-13T08:10:00Z

    Operators and manufacturers have given strong support for a DfT proposal, currently under consultation, to allow category B (car) licence holders to operate heavier vans if they are fitted with alternative fuel systems.It has been welcomed by those firms wishing to increase their use of low-emission delivery vehicles without losing ...

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    First vehicles now ready for £20m Low Emission Freight and Logistics Trial

    2017-09-08T13:15:00Z

    Vehicles taking part in the first two projects from the government’s £20m Low Emission Freight and Logistic Trial are now ready to hit the roads.In January this year, funding was announced for 20 firms that came up with innovate ways to deploy more low- and zero-emission freight vehicles in ...

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    Grundon showcases ULEMCo hydrogen DAF at Cenex

    2017-09-07T13:07:00Z

    Waste firm Grundon has taken delivery of a DAF truck converted to run on hydrogen fuel by ULEMCo.On display at today’s Cenex show at Millbrook Bedforshire, ULEMCo said while it had previously retro-fitted a number of trucks and vans in the public sector, this was its first private sector contract ...

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    Scotland to phase out diesel and petrol vans by 2032

    2017-09-06T08:33:00Z

    Scotland plans to phase out petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2032, eight years ahead of the UK government's target.Announcing the Scottish Government’s legislative programme for the coming year, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon laid out plans to take the lead in promoting the use of ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs), ...