Industry news – Page 74
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MT ArticleEU proposes three year delay to Brexit tariffs on electric vehicle exports
The European Commission is proposing a three-year delay to the implemetation of its post-Brexit 10% electric vehicle tariffs, throwing a lifeline to EV and battery manufacturers and those employed in the UK in these sectors.
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MT ArticleCOP28: UK government announces £70m motorway charging point pilot
A £70m pilot scheme, launched today (6 December) at COP28, aims to power up motorway service areas to pave the way for ultra-rapid electric vehicle chargepoints.
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MT ArticleZero Emissions Vehicle mandate gets green light from Parliament
The Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) mandate requiring UK car and van manufacturers to produce an escalating minimum quota of electric vehicles over the coming years, will come into force in the New Year, after securing Parliamentary support.
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MT ArticleAllstar expands Alphabet partnership with added EV payment solutions
Allstar has expanded its 15 year partnership with leasing and business mobility expert Alphabet (GB) to offer its customers on-the-road and home charging payment solutions.
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Demand for new diesel vans grows as EV registrations slow, SMMT reveals
Britain’s van market has grown for the eleventh month but electric van sales have fallen, prompting the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) to call for government action to help boost EV registrations.
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MT ArticleMAN Truck & Bus UK teams up with Alzheimer’s Society to deliver Christmas cheer
MAN Truck & Bus UK has taken to the road to deliver 12 days of Christmas cheer with charity partner Alzheimer’s Society.
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MT ArticleWarwickshire Police target drink and drug drivers during Christmas period
Drink and drug drivers are being targeted by police officers on roads across Warwickshire in the run up to Christmas and into the New Year in a bid to reduce the number of people killed or injured every year on the county’s roads.
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MT ArticleAsset Alliance boosts northern presence with new Manchester depot
Commercial vehicle specialist Asset Alliance Group has opened a new site at Trafford Park in Manchester, in a move aimed at strengthening customer relationships in the North of England and driving new business opportunities.
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MT ArticleVolta Trucks bought out of administration by Luxor Capital Group
Volta Volta Trucks has been bought out of administration by New York-based hedge fund Luxor Capital Group for an undisclosed sum, in a move which has been hailed as safeguarding the future of the electric truck start up.
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MT ArticleCall for nominations for the 2024 everywoman Transport and Logistics Awards
The 2024 everywoman Transport & Logistics Awards, which aim to inspire more women to build careers in the industry, are now open until the 29 January next year..
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MT ArticleHaulier claims ULEZ forcing firms out of London
Businesses are fleeing London and relocating across the UK in order to escape the capital’s ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ), according to ELB Partners.
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MT ArticlePaul Adams joins CILT UK as new chief executive
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT UK) has appointed Paul Adams as its new chief executive.
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MT ArticleCertas buys business and assets of Green Biofuels
The business and assets of HVO supplier Green Biofuels have been acquired by energy firm Certas after it collapsed into administration.
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MT ArticleHauliers to offer job seekers door into logistics at RHA National Lorry Week event
Major haulage firms will be present at Telford College next week to encourage and inspire job seekers to start a career in logistics.
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MT ArticleTevva launches legal action against ElectraMeccanica in wake of scrapped merger deal
Tevva Motors said it was filing a lawsuit in the US against ElectraMeccanica Vehicles (EMV) after the American company terminated its agreement with the EV maker for alleged “multiple incurable breaches”.
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MT ArticleMost UK firms failing to digitise their supply chain, new poll finds
A little over a third of UK supply chain businesses are using their own data to make strategic decisions, while a fifth said they are not using their supply chain data at all, according to a report.
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MT ArticlePolice crack down on HGV drivers using unmarked truck from National Highways
Police in Cleveland said they observed numerous examples of poor driver behaviour after it used an unmarked HGV for four days to spot offences committed in the cabs of other lorries.
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MT ArticleLonger semi-trailer trial extended in bid to reduce red tape
The government’s longer semi-trailer (LST) trial has been extended by three months while discussions to reduce burdensome regulations continue, according to the RHA.
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MT ArticleASOS to mothball £90m Lichfield fulfilment centre as losses mount
Fashion retailer ASOS will close its £90m fulfilment centre in Staffordshire after only two years following a £300m loss before tax.
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MT ArticleTruck drivers hit with Tyne Tunnel toll charge hike
HGV drivers are set to face a 9% increase in the cost of driving through the Tyne Tunnel from next year.