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EV being charged up

Arval survey showing EVs are cheaper for se...

Jun 07, 2024Comments off

The 2024 Arval Mobility Observatory Fleet & Mobility Barometer* report shows that 25% of fleets believe that EVs are cheaper for servicing and have less downtime than ICE cars and vans. Additionally, 57% say EVs are better

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City of London

Almost three quarters of ULEZ fines remain ...

Jun 06, 2024Comments off

Transport for London revealed on Tuesday that 7 out of 10 drivers issued with a fine of £180 for not paying the daily £12.50 charge remain unpaid. One motorist, who has received over 200 fines, owes

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Solar powered TIP reefer

TIP trials a solar-powered refrigerated tra...

Jun 06, 2024Comments off

TIP has furthered its drive to decarbonisation with the 12-month trial in the UK of a zero-emission, battery and solar-powered transport refrigeration unit (TRU) fitted to one of its reefer trailers. Named ‘Endurance’ and designed and manufactured by Sunswap, the UK-based ‘clean-tech’ business, this

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Van production

Van market sustains growth but electric upt...

Jun 06, 2024Comments off

The UK new light commercial vehicle market posted its 17th consecutive month of growth in May, as registrations rose by 1.9% to reach 25,853 units, according to new figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders

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Supply Chain

Keep costs low by being a shipper of choice

Jun 06, 2024Comments off

As carriers’ leverage with their shipper customers ebbs and flows, being a shipper of choice will put you at the front of the line when disruptions strike or renewals occur. Helping carriers have a lower cost

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Electric Van

Car manufacturers are rapidly increasing EV...

Jun 05, 2024Comments off

Car manufacturers are ramping up electric vehicle (EV) sales, coming close to meeting the 2024 ZEV mandate targets. May saw EVs claim an 18% share of the UK car market. The trend continues with a 10%

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electric car

Half of Motorists feel the government shoul...

Jun 05, 2024Comments off

Half of motorists (50%) say the government should do more to make electric cars affordable, new research shows. June’s new Startline Used Car Tracker also finds that 35% believe action should be taken to make electric

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Low Emissions Zone

Scotland’s Low Emission Zones come into P...

Jun 04, 2024Comments off

Enforcement of the schemes in Aberdeen, Dundee, and Edinburgh is now underway, joining the existing LEZ in Glasgow and following a two-year grace period. Dundee’s LEZ came fully into force on 30th May, followed by Aberdeen

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MICHELIN Connected Fleet Smart Predictive Tire

Michelin fleet rolls out smart tyre solutio...

Jun 04, 2024Comments off

Road transport operators can now benefit from MICHELIN Connected Fleet’s Smart Predictive Tire solution in the UK. Smart Predictive Tire monitors pressure and wear, with real-time alerts that are more efficient and accurate than manual checks.

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Carriers

How are shippers and carriers implementing ...

Jun 04, 2024Comments off

Shippers, carriers and logistics service providers (LSPs) alike have been slowly adopting AI for almost a decade. So, in a sense, AI is nothing new. What is new, however, is the meteoric rise of generative AI.