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Latest Decarbonisation news – Page 30
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Manchester launches ECO Stars programme to boost city's carbon-reduction target
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has launched a new ECO Stars Fleet Recognition Scheme this month to help operators improve environmental performance and drive down running costs.The scheme will help TfGM in its aim to halve carbon emissions across the city region within the next four years.ECO Stars is a ...
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FTA labels Pidgeon's HGV ban as 'short sighted'
The FTA has described Liberal Democrat mayoral candidate Caroline Pidgeon's call for a rush hour lorry ban as "short-sighted".Pidgeon launched her campaign for the ban yesterday (23 February), and also backed current London mayor Boris Johnson's plans to mandate additional passenger-side cab windows for all HGVs operating in the capital.Speaking ...
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ECO Stars expands as northen cities raise their profile
Growth in towns and cities in the North is prompting both public and private fleet operators to explore schemes such as ECO Stars Fleet Recognition in an effort to boost operational sustainability.Jim Chappell (pictured), freight and fleet divisional manager at Transport & Travel Research, which heads up the ECO Stars ...
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London Assembly calls for new congestion charge rate to reduce van traffic
The London Assembly Transport Committee has called for a reduction in LCV traffic in the capital, and called on the Mayor of London to “reassess” the congestion charge faced by vans.In a letter to TfL transport Commissioner Mike Brown and signed by chairwoman Valerie Shawcross, the committee suggested that “reducing ...
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ECO Stars collaboration helps JG Pears save costs and reduce carbon footprint
Animal by-product renderer JG Pears has slashed both costs and its carbon footprint since joining the ECO Stars Fleet Recognition Scheme.Following advice given on improving the efficiency of its fleet, the Nottingham business has seen insurance premiums drop by £80,000, mpg improve by around 10% and carbon impact lowered by ...
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EU project BESTFACT launches city logistics best-practice handbook
EU project BESTFACT has published a report covering its four-year study on sustainable city logistics.The report, available to download for free, features 157 strategies and activities that promote efficient urban logistics in cities across Europe, including an analysis of 60 best-practice examples.These include a study of Gnewt Cargo’s low-emission last-mile ...
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Mayor to explore freight ban or charging in bid to improve London's roads
Boris Johnson has called on TfL to identify the “potential benefits and challenges” of a freight ban or charge on HGVs in central London during peak times.His directive comes shortly after the London Assembly members voted unanimously to introduce a rush-hour lorry ban in the capital.The feasibility work will form ...
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Iveco: 'make urban emission standards consistent'
Martin Flach, product director at Iveco - manufacturer of the Eurocargo – has called on legislators across Europe to standardise urban emission and safety standards and incentivise OEMs to improve their offerings.“In legislative terms the next major thing to hit the truck industry will be when we have to start ...
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Pedal power the way to go with urban parcel delivery, says Outspoken Delivery MD
The face of urban logistics is changing, and the parcel delivery sector is looking to cleaner, more efficient ways of getting the job done. But is there a sustainable alternative to the trusty van? Co-founder and MD of bicycle delivery firm Outspoken Delivery, Rob King, says that pedal power is ...
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International partnership aims to halve road freight's CO2 emissions by 2050
A new international partnership focused on tackling road freight emissions was launched at last month’s COP21 climate change forum in Paris.Its aim is to explore the “currently untapped and unmapped potential” for reducing emissions through better fleet optimisation and collaboration between road freight operators.Truck manufacturer Scania, operators Nestlé and UPS ...
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Clean Air Zones for UK cities mean HGVS and vans face charges
HGVs and vans that do not meet emissions requirements will soon face a charge to enter certain areas in some of the UK’s major cities, as part of the government’s plans to improve air quality.Clean Air Zones will be introduced in Birmingham (pictured), Leeds, Nottingham, Derby and Southampton by 2020.It ...
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London Assembly investigating impact of van deliveries in the capital
The London Assembly is seeking views on the impact of the rising number of delivery vans on the capital's roads.In a survey launched last week, the assembly's transport committee is seeking feedback on how vans contribute to traffic congestion, air quality and safety in London.It also wants to understand which ...
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ArticleFTA welcomes TfL's east London river-crossing plans to tackle congestion
The FTA has welcomed TfL’s plans to improve cross-river connectivity across east London, which will help relieve congestion hotspots for freight operators such as the Blackwall Tunnel.TfL’s Connecting the Capital vision proposes 13 new bridges and tunnels, which will boost the number of river crossings between Imperial Wharf and Dartford ...
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Councils place air-quality restrictions on commercial vehicle operators
Several local authorties are looking to introduce air quality measures that will restrict commercial vehicle operations, with Slough looking to introduce the first Low Emission Zone (LEZ) outside of London.Slough Borough Council has secured funding from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) to develop a low emission ...
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University of Huddersfield developing city-scale traffic flow management system that 'thinks for itself'
The University of Huddersfield is investigating a 'gridlock-busting' system that uses Artificial Intelligence to keep traffic flowing in large cities.According to the university, there are some intelligent systems already on the market that monitor flow and respond by automatically controlling traffic signals, but they can only cover a restricted area.A ...
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Highways England wants feedback on key roads challenges facing logistics operators and customers
Highways England is keen to hear from transport planners, fleet operators and drivers about the best method to interact with them about the latest road network information.It also wants to find out exactly what facts and intelligence operators need, as well as gain a better understanding of the key roads ...
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BP Fuel Card users can now offset their fleet emissions
BP Fuel Card customers can now automatically offset all or part of their fleet emissions in a new partnership with BP Target Neutral - a not-for-profit carbon reduction and offset team.The new fuel card feature enables fleet managers to compensate for every tonne of CO2e (carbon dioxide equivalent) their fleet ...
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Transport for London launches inaugural Freight in the City Expo at Alexandra Palace
"We must remember that freight and logistics is the lifeblood of this country", said TfL MD of surface transport Leon Daniels launching the inaugural Freight in the City Expo this week (27 October) at London's Alexandra Palace.Hundreds of visitors flocked to the iconic London venue to learn more about the ...
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Outspoken Delivery wins government funding to launch electric-assist cargo bike hire service
Outspoken Delivery is to hire out electric-assist cargo bikes in Norwich and Cambridge following a government initiative to boost the uptake of electric bikes in the UK.The cycle logistics firm’s fleet of electric cargo bikes will be available for use by local businesses and individuals outside of its peak operational ...
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Road Skills launches new online tool to streamline Fors record-keeping
Fors training firm Road Skills is launching a new record-keeping system aimed at making life easier for fleet operators.The Fors Pass Online package, powered by FleetCheck, will be officially launched at next week’s Freight in the City Expo at London’s Alexandra Palace and brings together all the key data management ...