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eFREIGHT Autonomous highlights key HGV opportunities

eFREIGHT Autonomous highlights key HGV oppo...

May 28, 2026No Comments

eFREIGHT Autonomous has unveiled the findings of a nine-month study into autonomous heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), identifying hub-to-hub motorway trunking and intermodal shuttle services as the most commercially viable starting points for early deployment in the

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Government Minister launches new scale-up fund at Cenex Expo

Cenex Expo 2026 postponed following a strat...

May 28, 2026No Comments

Cenex has announced the postponement of this year’s Cenex Expo, which had been scheduled to take place on 22–23 September 2026 at ICC Wales. The decision follows a strategic review conducted in consultation with industry partners

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Money is biggest concern for almost half of van drivers

Money is biggest concern for almost half of...

May 27, 2026No Comments

Over half (52%) of tradespeople are now concerned about the impact of the cost-of-living crisis, rising sharply from 36% a year earlier, according to new research commissioned by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. The study also found that

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Waste collection goes electric across Europe

Waste collection goes electric across Europ...

May 27, 2026No Comments

Electric mobility is transforming the municipal sector, with MAN Truck & Bus leading the transition towards cleaner public services across Europe. The company now offers a broad range of electrified vehicle solutions for cities and local

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Red Sea shipping crisis continues to impact UK supply chains

Red Sea shipping crisis continues to impact...

May 27, 2026No Comments

More than half of UK exporters say they have been affected by disruption in the Red Sea, as ongoing attacks on commercial shipping continue to place pressure on global supply chains, increase freight costs and extend

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ReFuels to expand UK biomethane network with new refuelling station

ReFuels to expand UK biomethane network wit...

May 27, 2026No Comments

ReFuels N.V. is set to strengthen the UK’s low-carbon freight infrastructure with the construction of a new public-access biomethane refuelling station in Swindon. Construction of the new site will begin on 1 June and is expected

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Mercedes-Benz Vans highlights hidden cost of vehicle downtime

Mercedes-Benz Vans highlights hidden cost o...

May 26, 2026No Comments

Mercedes-Benz Vans UK is highlighting the growing operational and financial impact of vehicle downtime after new research revealed UK businesses lose an average of £1,172 per day when a van is taken off the road. The

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Government extends Fuel Duty cut and hauliers get tax relief

HMRC confirms new Advisory Fuel Rates from ...

May 26, 2026No Comments

HM Revenue & Customs has published its latest advisory fuel rates (AFRs), with the new figures taking effect from 1 June 2026. The quarterly update is important for employers, fleet operators and company car drivers because

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The milestones in U.S. electric commercial fleet electrification

The milestones in U.S. electric commercial ...

May 26, 2026No Comments

Fleet electrification is gaining momentum worldwide. America is a key player in the global push toward decarbonization, and as a UK fleet manager, understanding its market and trajectory can give you valuable strategic insights. How Regulation

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1stinrail cuts fleet emissions by 15% following engine carbon clean trial

1stinrail cuts fleet emissions by 15% follo...

May 22, 2026No Comments

1stinrail has successfully completed an engine carbon clean (ECC) trial across a section of its repair, installation and maintenance fleet, achieving significant reductions in fuel consumption and harmful emissions. The trial, carried out in partnership with