A major new survey of UK hauliers has found none have plans to roll out electric vehicles within the next 12 months, although 41% claimed it was part of their longer-term strategy. The research – carried out by Microlise and revealed by chief ex…
Culina Group company iForce has been certified as a carbon neutral organisation following a “forensic breakdown” of its operations. The parcel firm said it now sources all its power from sustainable supplies and all of its byproducts are recycle…
First Hydrogen is to begin operational testing of its hydrogen-powered vans next month and is planning to launch road trials with fleet operators from September this year. The two demonstrator MAN-based vans are equipped with Ballard Power Syste…
Parcel carrier Yodel is partnering with Certas Energy to replace diesel with HVO for its shunter fleets at its Shaw, Wednesbury and Hatfield sorting centres, the company announced today (16 May). The switch is part of plans for a broader roll ou…
James Hall & Co has added three new Volvo tractor units to its fleet using Carrier’s Ecodrive refrigeration system to cool its multi-temperature double-deck trailers without a donkey engine. Ecodrive uses a three-phase alternator driven by t…
The Zemo Partnership has welcomed the government announcement of over £200m funding for an extensive zero emission road freight (ZERF) demonstrator programme. Andy Eastlake, Zemo Partnership’s chief executive said: “We welcome this important ste…
Leading logistics park developer Prologis has completed what it said is the UK’s first logistics property to go beyond net zero carbon in its construction and operation and generate more clean electricity than it consumes. Located on Prologis Ap…
The government needs to step up and support the development of purpose-built hydrogen-powered HGVs and help fund fleet retrofitting services. The call comes from the UK Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association (UK HFCA) in a positioning paper, release…
Tech specialists The Algorithm People (TAP) has joined forces with software firm AFD to help transport companies achieve even greater savings and efficiencies. TAP said its My Transport Planner optimisation service had been combined with AFD’s g…
Volta Trucks has revealed its plan for entry into the North American market, with its Volta Zero vehicles operating on the streets of Los Angeles by the end of next year. The electric truck maker said it had established itself as the leading Eur…
Decarbonising fleets is now the number one business priority for almost half of all UK commercial operators – topping driver safety and digital transformation, according to new research. However, despite the commitment to being net zero, the stu…
DPD has agreed a deal with Ford for 1,000 E-Transit vans, which will take its electric vehicle (EV) fleet to over 2,500 in total. The parcel giant announced the deal at Fully Charged Live, the clean energy and electric vehicle show at Farnboroug…
Powering electric HGVs via overhead charging cables is a much cheaper solution for decarbonising the haulage sector than other methods, according to a mechanical engineer overseeing a government-funded project into the idea. Professor David Cebo…
Bridgestone and Webfleet Solutions will be showcasing latest developments in energy efficient tyres and connected fleet technology at the ITT Hub next month. Attendees will be able to learn more about the Ecopia H002, a fuel-efficient tyre engin…