Logistics UK has unveiled the line-up for its conference addressing how hauliers can achieve net zero, with speakers including government ministers, logistics professors and industry experts. The Delivering Decarbonisation conference takes place on 21 November at America Square Conference Centre in London and is designed to give delegates the knowledge and information required to plan […]
The UK risks falling behind on decarbonising HGVs while the EU races ahead, according to a green transport thinktank. Transport & Environment (T&E) said that despite the government announcing £200m of funding for truck decarbonisation projects, it paled into insignificance compared to EU progress. It said the UK had plenty of ambition but was lacking […]
The EU Parliament’s environment committee has backed the European Commission’s plans to slash HGV emissions this week. The committee is also demanding an end to the exemption of garbage, construction and small urban trucks from EU emission targets and that trailer manufacturers deliver a 12.5% cut in trailer emission performance by 2030. While Britain is […]
XPO has forged an extended partnership agreement with Samsung Climate Solutions to provide an integrated supply chain solution using a new shared user warehouse in Leicester and its in-house pallet network for nationwide distribution. The move is in response to Samsung Climate Solution’s storage requirements which have increased by 150% in the last three years […]
Electric vehicle charging specialist Vital EV is launching a super fast megawatt charging system (MCS) early next year which will be able to add up to 372 miles to an HGV’s range during a 30-minute charging session. The Kempower MCS, which provides up to 1.2 megawatts (1.2MW) of ultra-rapid DC charging, comes with a compact […]
Parcel firm Evri said it had invested more than £3m into its fleet in preparation for the peak period, which included its first ever electric HGV and bio-CNG alternatives. The DAF XB eHGV will be in operation before Christmas; it has a range of up to 350km and can go from a 20% to 80% […]
Hawkins Logistics is now operating two Volvo FM Electric 4×2 tractor units, for local deliveries covering up to 250km each day. The Fradley, Staffs haulier said it was thrilled to be running two electric trucks, which replace diesel variants and show its commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. “Volvo has been a consistent brand in […]
Hitachi said it would be the principal partner in a project that will see 140 eHGVs integrated into a charging network across 15 motorway charging sites. Launched following the government’s announcement this week that it would invest £200m in a refuelling and electric charging programme for trucks across the country, Hitachi said it would be […]
A £200m programme to roll out 370 zero emission trucks and 57 refuelling and electric charging sites across the country has been launched by the government today (19 October). The demonstrator programme will involve a number of major fleet operators, including Menzies Distribution, Eddie Stobart, and Royal Mail, with manufacturers DAF, Volvo, Renault Trucks, and […]
Kent haulier Nicholls Transport demonstrated its green credentials when the RHA’s National Lorry Week truck rolled into town to showcase the industry’s sustainable practices. The Sittingbourne-based transport company launched its first LNG-fuelled HGV back in 2019 and since then it has saved thousands of tonnes of carbon. Local MP Gordon Henderson also paid the firm […]