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Tesco has adopted Sunswap’s zero-emission refrigeration units, replacing diesel systems on key routes advancing its zero-emission goals.

Tesco begin zero-emission refrigeration uni...

Jun 18, 2025Comments off

Tesco has taken a significant step towards greener logistics by adopting Sunswap’s solar and battery-powered electric refrigeration technology, marking the beginning of a shift away from diesel-powered cooling systems that have long dominated the food transport

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Aegis Energy launches Aegis Trailblazers

Aegis Energy launches Aegis Trailblazers to...

Jun 18, 2025Comments off

Aegis Energy, the company building the UK’s first network of clean, multi-energy refuelling hubs for commercial vehicles, today launched the Aegis Trailblazers – a new initiative to recognise and support the fleets leading the transition to

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All-new Farizon SV impresses fleet managers and leasing industry professionals on track

All-new Farizon SV impresses fleet managers

Jun 18, 2025Comments off

The born-electric Farizon SV large van has impressed more than 100 of the UK’s leading fleet professionals on the gruelling tracks of UTAC Millbrook in Bedfordshire, as the brand continues to disrupt the light commercial vehicle

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Europcar ensures BiK and cost certainty for long-term EVs

Europcar ensures BiK and cost certainty for...

Jun 17, 2025Comments off

As the electric vehicle landscape evolves, fleet managers are having to juggle business and driver needs with the advancing technology and performance of new models coming onto the market. Making commitments to electric vehicles for several

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Lower Thames Crossing – RHA Welcomes £59...

Jun 17, 2025Comments off

The RHA has welcomed the Government’s announcement today (Monday 16 June) of £590m for the Lower Thames Crossing. Declan Pang, RHA Director of Public Affairs & Policy England, said: “This pledge is a sign of the

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Used LCV Values Remain Stable in May 2025

Used LCV Values Remain Stable in May 2025

Jun 17, 2025Comments off

Demand for light commercial vehicles remained positive during May with values remaining on a par with those seen earlier in the year, according to BCA’s latest data. LCV values at BCA averaged £7,972 in May 2025,

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Dale Brothers Choose Schmitz Cargobull Again for Proven Value

Dale Brothers Choose Schmitz Cargobull Agai...

Jun 16, 2025Comments off

Telford-based temperature-controlled transport specialist Dale Brothers has freshened up its fleet with three new S.KO COOL semi-trailers from Schmitz Cargobull. The mono-temperature, box-body reefers join the fourth-generation family business’s 110-strong trailer fleet as replacements. Approximately 60

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Be.EV launches Manchester charging oasis

Be.EV launches Manchester charging oasis

Jun 16, 2025Comments off

Be.EV, the UK’s fastest-growing public EV charging network, has opened the Manchester Charging Oasis in Failsworth. Be.EV is offering the cheapest charging in the UK at the site on Saturday 21st June, with drivers paying only

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Lorries on a motorway

IMI Ushers in New Era with Graeme Potts as ...

Jun 16, 2025Comments off

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has today confirmed the appointment of Graeme Potts, CEO of Eden Automotive and Trustee and Chair of the Audit Committee for BEN, as its new Chair of the Board,

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One in Six Drivers Skipping MOT Warnings Face Breakdowns

One in Six Drivers Skipping MOT Warnings Fa...

Jun 16, 2025Comments off

One-in-six drivers (17%) who didn’t act on advisory notices following an MOT in the last 12 months – an estimated 6m people – went on to experience a vehicle breakdown or were involved in a collision