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Vehicle production down in January

Feb 28, 2025Comments off

UK vehicle production declined by -17.7% in the first month of the year, with factories turning out 71,104 cars and 6,908 commercial vehicles (CVs) for

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Women as the driving force of resilient ind...

Feb 26, 2025Comments off

Industries that thrive in the face of challenges share a common trait: resilience. And at the heart of resilience is diversity of thought, leadership, and

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Plug-in Van Grant Scheme extended to April ...

Feb 26, 2025Comments off

In a significant move to promote the adoption of zero-emission commercial vehicles, the UK government has announced the extension of the Plug-in Van Grant (PIVG)

Nikola Corporation files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Nikola Corporation files for Chapter 11 ban...

Feb 23, 2025Comments off

In a significant development within the hydrogen electric vehicle industry, Nikola Corporation, once a trailblazer in hydrogen and electric truck manufacturing, has filed for Chapter

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Hydrogen ambitions verses grid realities

Feb 23, 2025Comments off

The UK’s hydrogen ambitions promise to transform heavy transport and industry. Yet, Suzanna Lashford, Head of Business Development at Vattenfall Networks warns that the road

HGV driver mental wellbeing

Driver wellbeing takes centre stage in flee...

Feb 20, 2025Comments off

UK fleets are prioritising driver mental wellbeing as part of their safety strategies, with 82% reporting formal processes to support drivers after incidents. The findings,

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How to conduct emission audits to meet low-...

Feb 19, 2025Comments off

The U.K. is ramping up its net-zero goals, especially for fleets. Switching to eco-friendly fuels and expanding electrification are some of the major shifts. However,

New car market; EV salary sacrifice, Employee Car Ownership

FCA’s regulatory crackdown signals new ex...

Feb 18, 2025Comments off

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has amplified its regulatory oversight across various sectors, taking particular aim at consumer protection practices in automotive finance. Recently, Volkswagen

Performance Emissions partners with Caerphilly Council to reduce vehicle emissions

Performance Emissions partners with Caerphi...

Feb 18, 2025Comments off

Performance Emissions Ltd, a pioneering company based in Abercarn, Caerphilly, has announced the launch of a groundbreaking fuel conditioner designed to significantly reduce CO2 emissions

First hydrogen tube trailer delivery at MAHLE Powertrain’s Northampton site

MAHLE Powertrain supports heavy-duty H2ICE ...

Feb 14, 2025Comments off

MAHLE Powertrain has entered the testing phase of a key project that will drive hydrogen fuel use in existing heavy-duty truck engines. Project Cavendish, a