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Third of businesses plan to install EV char...

Mar 04, 2024Comments off

A third (32%) of UK businesses are planning to invest in EV charging infrastructure over the next 12 months, new research by Drax Electric Vehicles has revealed. The study, which surveyed over 400 senior decision makers

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By opting for the 15.5m LST design, Hunt’s Food Group will benefit from the ability to carry more payload per trip, reducing the number of overall delivery journeys required and therefore helping to cut its carbon footprint.

Hunt’s Food Group find savings with C...

Mar 04, 2024Comments off

To help improve fleet sustainability and overall operational efficiency, Hunt’s Food Group has taken delivery of its first ever tractor fitted with the Carrier Transicold Eco-Drive system, alongside three new specialist 15.5m variable deck longer semi-trailers

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Carbon reporting becoming bigger part of fl...

Mar 04, 2024Comments off

Carbon reporting is becoming a bigger part of everyday fleet management, says the Association of Fleet Professionals – with two significant developments in 2024 potentially impacting on fleets. First is that some UK companies will be

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Stuart Harvey Transport has taken delivery of a high specification Volvo FH 500 with I-Save Globetrotter XL 6x2 tractor unit

Stuart Harvey Transport with mammoth spec o...

Mar 01, 2024Comments off

Bath-based haulier Stuart Harvey Transport has taken delivery of a high specification Volvo FH 500 with I-Save Globetrotter XL 6×2 tractor unit. The stunning new truck is equipped with I-Shift Dual Clutch transmission and numerous creature

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‘Fair tax for a fair transition’...

Mar 01, 2024Comments off

The automotive industry is calling for the Chancellor to use the upcoming Budget to put the UK’s shift to electric vehicles back in the fast lane, with fair taxes for a fairer transition. New research commissioned

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Silhouette of a lorry on the road driving towards the sun

The role of HVO fuel in decarbonising opera...

Mar 01, 2024Comments off

In the pursuit of a sustainable future, industries around the world are exploring innovative solutions to reduce their carbon footprint. One such advancement gaining prominence is the use of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) fuel. HVO fuel

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VW Commercial Vehicles Mitie Buzz Cargo.

650 converted all-electric ID. Buzz Cargos ...

Feb 29, 2024Comments off

Leading facilities transformation company, Mitie, has ordered 650 converted all-electric ID. Buzz Cargo vans, which will join its growing fleet of 4,000 electric vehicles. It is one of the largest fleet deals for the all-electric van to

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Revving up with the new intruck

Feb 29, 2024Comments off

After launching in 2017 and accumulating 300,000+ downloads, the new intruck driver’s app is available to download for free across Europe on Apple and Google Play. Its new and improved user experience has been upgraded specifically

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Bright Headlights

Drivers dazzled by more than headlights

Feb 29, 2024Comments off

Three quarters (76%*) of drivers have told The AA they are being blinded by the headlights of oncoming vehicles, while half (52%) have been dazzled by headlights from cars behind them. However, it seems it’s not

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BFGoodrich KO2 tyres on a County Durham and Darlington Fire Service Ford Ranger

Improved handling & stability of Durha...

Feb 29, 2024Comments off

BFGoodrich’s technical experts have improved the stability and handling of a Ford Ranger deployed by the County Durham and Darlington Fire Service, after tuning the tyre inflation pressures to the precise needs of its BFGoodrich KO2