All Fuels articles – Page 27

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    Toyota to put hydrogen fuel cell HGV into action at Californian port

    2017-04-21T14:09:00Z

    Toyota has begun a feasibility study into the usage of fuel cell technology in HGVs.Dubbed Project Portal, a zero-emission concept truck will hit the roads this summer in California.The manufacturer said the hydrogen-fuelled semi-trailer will haul cargo between the busy ports of Los Angeles and nearby Long Beach - "quietly, ...

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    Road transport operators should be included in any diesel scrappage scheme

    2017-04-20T10:22:00Z

    The FTA is calling for tax cuts for small operators and a national scrappage scheme to help firms meet the cost of operating in clean air zones (CAZs).The call comes ahead of the government’s air quality plan announcement next week, which is expected to lay out plans to set up ...

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    Calor to supply BioLPG to European road freight sector

    2017-04-11T15:42:00Z

    Calor is to bring BioLPG to the European market this summer.This renewable fuel is chemically identical to regular liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and can be used by any operators’ vehicles without the need for modifications or additives.Calor said it offers between 15%-32% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions – depending on ...

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    CV Show's Innovation Hub to focus on road freight sector of the future

    2017-04-11T15:35:00Z

    The Innovation Hub is set to bring some lively debate on the future of the road transport sector to this month’s CV Show in Birmingham.These 45-minute workshops will take place every day at the event and focus on three key themes: Fuels - the future thinking in diesel, electric, ...

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    Last-mile autonomous shuttle goes on trial in urban environment

    2017-04-06T11:28:00Z

    The UK has taken its latest step in developing autonomous last-mile mobility, with the launch (5 April) of a driverless shuttle trial in an urban environment.Gateway Project (Greenwich Automated Transport Environment) researchers want to learn how the prototype pod reacts alongside people in a natural environment.The shuttle will navigate ...

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    Ulemco and H2B2 collaborate to make hydrogen more cost viable as an alternative to diesel HGVs

    2017-04-04T11:22:00Z

    Ulemco is to collaborate with Spanish hydrogen producer H2B2 to accelerate the commercialisation of hydrogen-fuelled vehicles, both in Spain and the UK.The companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that sees them partnering to make hydrogen as a fuel more economically viable through scaled production.Liverpool-based Ulemco will continue to develop ...

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    Harrods picks zero-emission electric van for London grocery deliveries

    2017-04-04T10:27:00Z

    All-electric Nissan e-NV200 revolutionises iconic Harrods delivery fleetLondon department store Harrods has added an all-electric e-NV200 delivery van to its fleet, nearly 100 years after its first foray into the use of electric vehicles.The Nissan e-NV200 has been specially adapted for its fresh grocery delivery needs, with a fully refrigerated ...

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    New air quality measures could cost UK diesel drivers £20 a day

    2017-04-03T11:30:00Z

    Diesel vehicle users could be charged up to £20 a day in towns and cities across the UK under new air quality measures expected to be introduced later this week.Environment secretary Andrea Leadsom is expected to announce the rules, which are believed to include 35 towns and cities.According to the ...

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    Dearman takes zero-emission engine to Germany

    2017-04-03T11:25:00Z

    UK clean, cool technology firm Dearman will be taking its zero-emission engine to Germany this week as it looks to expand its European presence.The Dearman engine runs on liquid nitrogen and can be used to produce zero-emission transport refrigeration units (TRUs) for trucks and vans.It is on trial with UK ...

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    Tevva Motors heads to Madrid on trade mission to highlight zero-emission truck technology

    2017-03-31T11:11:00Z

    Tevva Motors has been chosen by London mayor Sadiq Khan to take part in a three-day trade mission to Madrid.Essex-based Tevva will be looking to showcase its range-extended series hybrid electric 7.5-tonner to business leaders in the Spanish capital, which plans to ban diesel vehicles by 2025.The event forms part ...

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    Hermes to run electric Mercedes-Benz vans in German cities

    2017-03-29T11:45:00Z

    Hermes is to work with Mercedes-Benz to roll out electric delivery vehicles in urban areas across Germany.A new strategic partnership will see Hermes deploy battery-powered Mercedes Vito and Sprinter vans in Hamburg and Stuttgart, with a pilot scheme expected in early 2018.The parcel delivery firm intends to have rolled out ...

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    Amsterdam uses operational incentives to encourage electric freight vehicle use in city

    2017-03-17T12:33:00Z

    The city of Amsterdam is encouraging uptake of electric freight vehicles (EFVs) through operational perks in busy urban areas.A partner in the Frevue scheme (Freight Electric Vehicles in Urban Europe), Amsterdam has been trialling incentives to boost EFV usage in the city including the use of zero-emission deliveries in its ...

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    Volkswagen to gauge UK appetite for electric van at CV Show

    2017-03-06T16:30:00Z

    Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles will be testing the waters at this year's CV Show, where it will be trying to gauge the UK's appetite for its all-electric compact van.A German version of the e-Load Up!, was designed with urban deliveries in mind.It will be on display on Volkswagen’s stand, despite the ...

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    UPS: The big data revolution will drive logistics efficiency

    2017-03-03T09:20:00Z

    Rapid advancements in data capability will be a core driver of innovation across the urban logistics sector, delegates to Freight in the City Spring Summit heard yesterday.“If there's one thing that's really driving the opportunity for our industry to march forward in terms of its efficiency capabilities today, it's the ...

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    Last chance to book your free place at Freight in the City Spring Summit

    2017-02-24T16:35:00Z

    Freight in the City Spring Summit is now only a few days away and promises to be a must-attend networking opportunity for anybody interested in improving last-mile deliveries in towns and cities.More than 500 visitors from across the public and private sector have signed up to attend the one-day conference ...

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    Shell opens its first hydrogen filling station

    2017-02-23T13:43:00Z

    Shell yesterday [22 Feb] opened its first retail hydrogen filling station, at Cobham services on the M25 in Surrey.The facility, located at the edge of the regular fuel station is completely autonomous, creating hydrogen on-site from tap water and electricity.With certified renewable electricity and no transport requirement, Shell claims the ...

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    Leeds council to explore impact of diesel-powered refrigeration units on air quality

    2017-02-23T11:16:00Z

    Leeds City Council is to investigate the impact on air quality that diesel-powered transport refrigeration units (TRUs) have on its urban areas.Working with clean, cold technology firm Dearman, the council has been awarded a £150,000 Defra grant to identify the level of harmful emissions from TRUS and encourage uptake of ...

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    Greater Manchester and Transport for the North invite operators to freight forum

    2017-02-17T16:50:00Z

    Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is inviting operators to come along to its second Logistics Forum on 7 March to address the challenges and opportunities for the freight sector across the region.The event will bring together key speakers from TfGM and the freight sector, as well as three workshops in ...

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    Scania GB to provide dealer support for Hulsteins' hydraulic refrigeration truck units

    2017-02-17T15:55:00Z

    Hulsteins, a Swedish manufacturer of hydraulically driven refrigeration units for trucks, has joined forces with Scania GB to create an installation and support package for UK customers.Having launched its low-emission, quiet refrigeration units into the UK market in November last year, Hulsteins said it understood the importance of creating a ...

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    Turkish electric van-maker BD Auto launches into UK market

    2017-02-16T16:54:00Z

    BD Auto and Energy is to begin offering its range of all-electric vans in the UK this spring.The Turkish manufacturer has been producing pure electric LCVs and passenger models for more than eight years and has more than 400 vehicles in operation in seven European countries.It believes the time is ...