All Fuels articles – Page 33
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Dual-fuel Ford Transit will attract 100% Congestion Charge discount
TfL has said ULEMCo’s conversion of a Ford Transit to diesel/hydrogen dual-fuel running qualifies the vehicle for a 100% Congestion Charge discount.It came after the converted 2.2 litre Transit was found to meet TfL requirements for exemption from the charge: namely, emissions of less than 75g/km and a Euro-5b standard ...
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Hauliers need a lead from government if they are to adopt emerging fuel technology
The RHA has urged the government to develop clear, long-term policies to support development of alternative fuels and emission-lowering technology for the road transport sector.Officials must also engage with hauliers and help them understand what their options are when new technology legislation is introduced, such as the roll-out of Euro-6 ...
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Dearman starts on-vehicle testing of refined zero-emission refrigeration system for trucks
Dearman has begun on-vehicle testing of its latest zero-emission transport refrigeration system.Powered by a liquid nitrogen engine, Dearman said the system produces no harmful NOx or particulates and significantly reduces CO2 emissions.The manufacturer first began testing its liquid nitrogen technology at the beginning of this year, but since then has ...
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Cenex develops performance calculator for gas-powered HGVs
Cenex has developed a performance simulation tool for fleets looking to operate dual-fuel (gas/diesel) HGVs.It will enable fleet operators to calculate the cost and carbon emission savings from dual-fuel trucks and compare with their diesel counterparts.The new software will be incorporated into the existing Cenex Fleet Carbon Reduction Tool.It follows ...
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Local authorities encouraged to be confident and 'ambitious' in adopting low-emission vehicle technology
Local authorities have been urged to take the lead and be "ambitious" to help stimulate the uptake of low-emission vehicles and refuelling infrastructure in the UK.The second Low-Emission Cities Workshop took place in Sheffield this week, organised by the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LCVP).It saw speakers tackling the topic of ...
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FREVUE wants to work with large electric HGV manufacturers for urban delivery project
A European project exploring the viability of electric vehicles for urban freight deliveries is calling on the manufacturers of electric HGVs of 7.5-tonnes and over to take part in the scheme.The Freight Electric Vehicles in Urban Europe (FREVUE) project wants to make sure its research is representative of a wide ...
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Gasrec sources LNG from National Grid's new Kent terminal
Gasrec is now using LNG supplied from National Grid’s new Isle of Grain terminal in Kent.The facility went live on 11 November and the LNG supplier, which claims to fuel 60% of natural gas vehicles running in the UK, described it as a “critical” step in ensuring reliable and consistent ...
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Bibby lowers carbon impact with investment in LPG trucks and longer semi-trailers for Ultraframe
Bibby Distribution has boosted its investment in LPG technology with the addition of five converted dual-fuel MAN TGX tractor units for customer Ultraframe.It has also introduced three 15.65m longer semi-trailers (LST) onto the conservatory roofing firm’s fleet, which Bibby said will slash road miles and carbon emissions due to their ...
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Iveco launches New Daily Electric for urban operations
Iveco has launched the New Daily Electric in Italy this week, which features reduced energy use, higher payload and longer battery life. With an extended range of up to 280km, the manufacturer said its 100% electric, zero-emission van is particularly suited to urban distribution work. Compared with its predecessor, New ...
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ECO Stars joins forces with Route Monkey to boost operators' fleet efficiency
ECO Stars Fleet Recognition Scheme is partnering with Route Monkey to help freight operators make their fleet operations more efficient and environmentally friendly.Members of ECO Stars - a voluntary scheme that provides guidance and recognition for operators striving to the reduce fuel consumption and harmful emissions from their fleet vehicles ...
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Route Monkey develops online national scheduling platform for fleet operators
Route Monkey is keen to speak with fleet operators at next week’s Freight in the City Expo interested in taking part in trials of its online national scheduling platform.The optimisation specialist is poised to launch an online tool enabling both public and private sector fleet managers to instantly access its ...
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MT ArticleBradshaw Electric Vehicles to showcase latest road-going electric pick-up for urban use at Freight in the City
British manufacturer Bradshaw Electric Vehicles will be demonstrating to local authorities and logistics companies how its range of ride-on and pedestrian-controlled electric vehicles can benefit their urban operations.At the inaugural Freight in the City Expo next week in London, it will be showcasing its new Road Going Electric Pick-up vehicle, ...
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LowCVP calls on freight sector and local authorities to help build market for cleaner HGV technology
The Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) is calling on fleet operators, local authorities and businesses to join forces in building the market for HGVs that cut carbon, reduce emissions and lower fuel costs.In earlier research, the LowCVP identified three main opportunities for cutting emissions from HGVs, which pointed to the ...
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Quicksilver-AFI seeks to lower HGV NOx emissions and reduce diesel costs on urban routes
Mercury Fuel Systems will be heading to Freight in the City Expo to speak with operators about reducing harmful emissions and lowering fuel costs from blending liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) into their existing diesel HGVs.The company’s Quicksilver-AFI fully sequential LPG injection system is designed for use in the majority of ...
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XPO Logistics signs up to BOC's gas refuelling station following purchase of 10 dual-fuel HGVs
XPO Logistics has become one of the first third-party companies to sign up to use BOC’s liquid natural gas (LNG) refuelling station in Teeside, Middlesbrough, after it purchased 10 dual-fuel HGVs.The trucks, which run on a combination of LNG and diesel, are part of what XPO described as its “commitment ...
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Find out if zero-emission hydrogen vans will work in your fleet at Freight in the City Expo
Fleet managers looking to explore how zero-emission hydrogen vehicles could be effectively used in their own urban operations can find out what they need to know at next week’s Freight in the City Expo.Arcola Energy, Symbio FCell and ITM Power are working together to provide a complete package of zero-emission ...
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TfL urges tomorrow's designers to create the urban safety truck of the future
Inventive young designers of tomorrow are being invited to create the next-generation of safer, urban trucks in an exciting new competition from Transport for London (TfL).The Future Truck Design Awards have been developed to explore all aspects of improving the safety and operation of trucks in towns and cities.With the ...
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LowCVP to run test programme to benchmark emissions of gas-powered HGVs
The Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) has been chosen to manage a new test programme to benchmark the latest gas trucks for emissions, including methane, CO2 and fuel consumption.Work will complement the operator on-road tests being carried out during the government’s Low Carbon Truck (LCTT), which is nearing its final ...
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MT ArticleScania gives thumbs-up to the use of hydrotreated vegetable oil to power its Euro-6 trucks
Scania has given the go-ahead for operators to use hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) to power its Euro-6 range of trucks, provided the fuel used meets technical specification TS15940.The manufacturer said vehicles using HVO – which chemically mimics fossil-fuel-based diesel – can under optimal condition achieve up to a 90% reduction ...
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MT ArticleWest London Boroughs collaborate to create new sustainable freight strategy
Development of a new freight strategy to improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of goods movements across west London is underway.The West London Freight Strategy is being devised by transport consultancy Aecom on behalf of the WestTrans Partnership, which is formed of the six west London Boroughs of Brent, Ealing, ...