Latest fleet news – Page 191
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MT ArticleBelfast City Council adopts HVO-powered vehicles in move towards net zero
Belfast City Council has successfully transitioned over 200 vehicles, including bin lorries and street sweepers, to operate on HVO, marking a significant step toward achieving its net-zero targets, according to an announcement from the council. This initiative represents nearly 50% of the council’s heavy goods vehicle fleet.
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MT ArticleVeolia introduces vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology for waste collection trucks
At the “Deep Dive Energy” event in London, Veolia has introduced vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology. This development enables waste collection trucks to contribute stored energy from their batteries back to the grid, potentially powering homes across the UK.
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MT ArticleChargePoint announces workforce cuts as part of strategic reorganisation
ChargePoint, a California-based charging solutions manufacturer, has revealed plans to reduce its global workforce by approximately 12% as a component of a broader strategic reorganisation. The decision is aimed at enhancing financial performance and positioning the company for sustained, long-term growth, according to an official statement.
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MT ArticleDKV Mobility partners with Milence to expand eTruck charging network
DKV Mobility has joined forces with Milence to enhance its eTruck charging network. The collaboration aims to provide high-performance ev charging points with up to 400 kW charging power.
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MT ArticleE.On opens TestingLab to advance charging and energy technologies
E.On, the energy company, has inaugurated a TestingLab at its German headquarters dedicated to the testing of charging and energy technologies. The lab is designed to evaluate the requirements for entire electric truck fleets, offering testing capabilities of up to three megawatts of power.
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MT ArticleVolvo Trucks receives approval for UK plug-in grant on four electric models
Volvo Trucks has achieved a significant milestone as the first truck manufacturer in the UK to gain approval for four different low-emission vehicle models under the UK government’s plug-in grant scheme, offering incentives of up to £25,000 on new registrations.
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MT ArticleNational Pothole Day: RHA urges government to do more to tackle damaged roads
The RHA has given a cautious welcome to the government’s plan to provide £8.3bn worth of funding to repair potholes but said the money needs to be ringfenced and boosted with other funding sources, if it is to succeed in tackling the problem.
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MT ArticleBoughey acquires new warehouse in Newcastle-under-Lyme
Cheshire-based Boughey Distribution has taken occupancy of a newly-built 332,000sq ft ambient warehouse at Lymedale Business Park, Newcastle-under-Lyme, in a move which will create 250 jobs and increase the firm’s storage capacity to 187,000 pallet spaces.
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MT ArticleVeolia electric RCVs to supply stored energy to grid to help power UK homes
Veolia has unveiled a vehicle-to-grid (V2G) innovation that will enable its electric refuse collection vehicles (RCVs) to power UK homes by feeding back stored energy from their batteries to the grid.
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MT ArticleNestlé logistics head Sally Wright goes out on a high after 30 ‘phenomenal’ years
Nestlé UK and Ireland head of delivery Sally Wright has retired after more than 30 years in the industry. Wright, based at the food manufacturer’s transport hub in Haxby Road, York since 2002, left on a high note. In the last week before her retirement, Wright completed ...
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MT ArticleDecarbonisation Summit 2023 brings UK road freight sector together
Nearly 200 delegates attended the Motor Transport Decarbonisation Summit in Birmingham last November to discuss a range of issues associated with the environmental sustainability of the sector. We’ve published a special supplement on the topic in Motor Transport and released the recordings of the panel discussions, live from the event.
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MT ArticleFormer Knights of Old executive Carl White joins Pall-Ex as warehouse and logistics director
Pall-Ex Group has appointed former Knights of Old director Carl White as warehouse and logistics director of the pallet distribution network.
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MT ArticleNational Pothole day sees government launch crackdown on late-running road works
A crackdown on late-running roadworks could cut congestion for millions of drivers and generate up to £100m extra funding to resurface roads, according to the government’s Plan for Drivers strategy, published today (15 January).
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MT ArticleEFS Global acquires trio of parcel companies
Burnley-based EFS Global is continuing to storm through the acquisition market, snapping up a trio of companies including YDL, Leeds Parcel Company and Pass the Parcel, adding £30m of turnover to its business.
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MT ArticleWincanton invites applications for emerging technology solutions
Wincanton has opened applications for its 2024 W2 Labs programme, which aims to discover emerging ideas and tackle the industry’s toughest challenges.
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MT ArticleProsecution for M6 tea-drinking driver
A lorry driver has been banned from driving and ordered to carry out 200 hours of unpaid work after he stopped on the M6 to have a cup of tea.
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MT ArticleSix-figure investment helps SSO Logistics plan for the future
SSO Logistics on Merseyside has invested more than £500,000 on a new 40,000 sq ft warehouse and six forklift trucks (FLTs), which has helped create 20 jobs.
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MT ArticleVolvo electric tractor units approved for government’s plug-in grant
Volvo Trucks has become the first HGV manufacturer in the UK to have four different models of low emission vehicle approved for the government’s plug-in grant of up to £25,000 on new registrations.
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MT ArticleRHA sets out plan for economic growth
The RHA is urging the government to introduce an emissions-linked fuel duty rebate, develop a net zero roadmap for haulage and overhaul the apprenticeship levy in order to kick-start economic growth.