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Stellantis electric vans

Stellantis opposes changes to the EU 2025 C...

Sep 16, 2024Comments off

Stellantis, one of the world’s largest automotive manufacturers, has been vocally opposing any changes to the European Union’s 2025 CO2 emissions targets. As the regulatory landscape surrounding climate goals tightens, companies across the auto industry are

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Wrightbus Hydrogen demonstator

Wrightbus unveils hydrogen coach demonstrat...

Sep 13, 2024Comments off

Wrightbus has unveiled a 300kW driveline demonstrator hydrogen fuel cell-electric coach, able to cover about 620 miles on one refuelling. The vehicle, displayed at the recent Cenex Expo show, has its driveline fitted to a GB

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APPG for freight and logistics

Freight and Logistics APPG re-established

Sep 13, 2024Comments off

The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Freight and Logistics has been re-established following the General Election, to bring together parliamentarians and stakeholders from across the UK, to highlight the importance of the Freight and Logistics sector

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Blue Peugeot entering a ULEZ

Transport for London ends ULEZ scrappage sc...

Sep 12, 2024Comments off

Transport for London (TfL) has recently announced its decision to end the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) vehicle scrappage scheme, sparking debate among residents, environmental groups, and motorists alike. The scheme, which provided financial assistance to

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BPI Tractor Units

Streamlining fleet renewal: The power of ex...

Sep 12, 2024Comments off

In today’s competitive fleet management landscape, optimising every aspect of operations is essential. One often-overlooked area is the disposal of older vehicles. Traditionally, hauliers and dealers have relied on dealer networks or auction houses, and while these methods may have

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:Dribe subscription car

Half of British consumers consider car subs...

Sep 12, 2024Comments off

According to a June 2024 PwC survey, 49 percent of British consumers are now considering a car subscription as an alternative to purchasing or leasing a car. Flexibility is a primary motivator for 38 percent of

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Tom Gordon MP and Will Voisey on either side of an electric MG

The future is electric for Synergy

Sep 12, 2024Comments off

Harrogate-based vehicle leasing company, Synergy Car Leasing, welcomed Tom Gordon, MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough, to its headquarters last week. Tom spent time with Synergy MD, Will Voisey, and members of the team from across the

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Houses of Parliament

Call for Action on EV Residual values at BV...

Sep 12, 2024Comments off

This week I attended the BVRLA Parliamentary Reception at the House of Lords. It marked the launch of the BVRLA (British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association) campaign to lobby the Government to introduce measures to support

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Goupil G4 Refuse Collection Vehicle

Bradshaw EV to Showcase Goupil Range at RWM

Sep 11, 2024Comments off

Leading industrial electric vehicle manufacturer Bradshaw Electric Vehicles, which has been producing industrial electric vehicles since 1976, is exhibiting its range of versatile electric vehicles, namely its Goupil range, at the RWM Show, which is taking

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Truck passing a cyclist on a London road

Testing confirms Durite PSS meets the TfL s...

Sep 11, 2024Comments off

Loughborough University has successfully concluded a series of tests on a new HGV safety system that will soon be required in London. They have carried out extensive tests on Durite’s Progressive Safe System (PSS). The results