All Operations articles – Page 16
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FCZ ArticleCraigavon logistics firm Manfreight in major green fleet upgrade
Craigavon-based logistics company Manfreight has rolled out a major fleet upgrade, as part of a multi-million funding injection from Lombard, which includes the addition of an all-electric semi-trailer.
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FCZ ArticleNew trade association to campaign for faster urban freight decarbonisation
A new trade association, launched this week, aims to help drive the shift toward cleaner and more efficient freight in UK towns and cities, through the use of electric vehicles (EVs), cargo bikes and multimodal freight solutions.
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FCZ ArticleNovuna to switch Southern Water fleet to electric vehicles in £33m deal
Southern Water has awarded a £33m five-year contract to Novuna Vehicle Solutions to transition its existing fleet of diesel vans and company cars to electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids.
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FCZ ArticleScottish government launches fund to help hauliers decarbonise fleets
The Scottish Government has launched a new £2m fund to help HGV operators decarbonise their fleets - with half of the fund ring-fenced for smaller fleet operators.
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FCZ ArticleGrocery distributors expect electric to supply van fleet by 2035, HGV fleet by 2040
The food sector can be an important player in transport system decarbonisation, the Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD) says in a recent review. IGD said companies in the food system should engage with broader programmes for electric vehicles and plan for their widespread uptake, subject to policies being in place, ...
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FCZ Article50 out of 75 lorries electric: German haulier builds charging hub to ditch diesel
A family-run German haulier is ditching diesel for good and backing up its electric ambitions with a purpose-built depot charging park powered by solar, batteries, and a 4 MW grid connection.
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FCZ ArticleCranswick adds four solar-powered Sunswap Endurance TRUs to fleet
Major farm to fork food producer Cranswick has taken delivery of four Sunswap Endurance battery and solar-powered transport refrigeration units (TRUs), following a trial which saw it cut running costs by 81%.
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FCZ ArticleFears mount over electric transition as demand stalls
The BVRLA has hosted its Fleets in Charge conference to highlight the progress and continued challenges of fleet decarbonisation. Against a backdrop of political turmoil, regulatory uncertainty and market turbulence, the event revealed the stark reality of the state of the transition.
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FCZ ArticleE-lorry subscription model promises lower cost than diesel
A new per-kilometre subscription model for electric lorries has launched in Europe and the UK, offering fleet operators an all-in-one package that includes vehicles, charging infrastructure, and renewable electricity, with a total cost of ownership claimed to be lower than diesel.
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FCZ ArticleKnowles puts another eHGV out to work
Knowles Logistics has added another electric HGV to its fleet, this time a 19-tonne Renault E-tech D18.
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FCZ ArticleDarcica continues greening its fleet with 18-tonne DAF electric arrival
Darcica Logistics in Bicester has put a DAF XB 18-tonne electric truck into service, for pallet deliveries across the country.
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FCZ ArticleToyota deploys hydrogen lorries in cross-border logistics operations from Belgium
Toyota Motor Europe has introduced five hydrogen fuel cell lorries into its European logistics operations, collaborating with VDL Groep and four transport partners to establish zero-tailpipe-emission routes between Belgium, France, Germany, and the Netherlands.
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FCZ ArticleNew initiative enables operators to demonstrate green credentials
Zemo Partnership has launched a scheme that helps fleet operator provide their customers with independently verified evidence of their greenhouse gas emissions savings from renewable fuels.
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FCZ ArticleIndustrial Strategy is ‘jam tomorrow’ for freight industry, with plan for sector and connections reform promised later this year
The government has promised this year it will publish “a new plan for freight and logistics … so that the sector can continue to play its part in growing the economy” as part of its newly published Industrial Strategy.
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FCZ ArticleDaimler Truck launches TruckCharge to help customers transition to eHGVs
Daimler Truck, which is part of the Mercedes-Benz Group, has launched TruckCharge, a consultancy service providing free advice and support to help customers transition to electric HGVs.
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FCZ ArticleTate & Lyle Sugars sweetens London air with two electric Volvo trucks
Tate & Lyle Sugars has added two new electric Volvo lorries to its London operations, which will save 55,000 diesel miles annually, as part of its wider goal of reaching carbon neutrality in the UK by 2040.
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FCZ ArticleUPN announces 28,500-tonne carbon offset
United Pallet Network (UPN) said it had offset 28,500 tonnes of CO₂ in the last year, signifying a landmark 12 months of environmental progress for the distribution network.
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FCZ ArticleRenault and M&S mark six months of eHGV partnership
Renault Trucks and M&S are celebrating six months of trialling five of the OEM’s electric E-Tech T 4x2s, marking an important step in the retailer’s net zero goals.
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FCZ ArticleTesco switches out diesel for sunlight to power its reefers
Tesco has opted for Sunswap refrigeration technology to maintain temperatures in its trailers without relying on diesel-powered cooling systems.
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FCZ ArticleCharging platform eyes eHGV market
Electric vehicle (EV) charging management platform AMPECO told FCZ exclusively that it is actively exploring dedicated charging hubs for eHGVs.