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Cambridge electric bin lorries to be powered by renewable energy

Cambridge electric bin lorries to be powere...

Jan 15, 2026No Comments

Leading e-fleet solutions provider VEV is proud to be partnering with local authorities in Greater Cambridge on a pioneering renewable energy project to power the next generation of electric bin lorries and help future-proof waste and

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Cutting costs in last-mile cold chain deliveries

Cutting costs in last-mile cold chain deliv...

Jan 14, 2026No Comments

Logistics businesses are feeling the squeeze as they contend with rising fuel costs, economic uncertainty and the need to align with the government’s ambitious sustainability targets. Few areas feel this pressure more acutely than in the cold

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Expanding low cost, slow EV charging infrastructure is key

Expanding low cost, slow EV charging infras...

Jan 14, 2026No Comments

New data from the Motability Scheme’s latest EV Transition Tracker highlights that gaps in public charging infrastructure are pushing EV users towards higher costs, with many relying on rapid and ultra-rapid chargers. The research shows that

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RTX Northern Ireland set to make its debut

RTX Northern Ireland set to make its debut

Jan 14, 2026No Comments

RTX Northern Ireland is set to make a high-profile debut this spring, quickly establishing itself as a must-attend event for HGV fleet operators across the region. Scheduled for 15–16 April 2026 at the Eikon Exhibition Centre

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Stronger HGV Visibility Standards Boost Road Safety and CO2 emissions

DfT launches consultation on UK HGV CO₂ e...

Jan 14, 2026No Comments

The Department for Transport (DfT) has launched a public consultation on a new regulatory framework designed to reduce CO₂ emissions from heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), marking a significant step in the UK’s efforts to decarbonise road

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SSO Logistics achieves carbon certification

SSO Logistics achieves carbon certification

Jan 13, 2026No Comments

Liverpool-based SSO Logistics has strengthened its commitment to sustainability by becoming a Carbon Certified Business. The Haydock and St Helens operator is working towards carbon neutrality by tracking its carbon footprint and actively reducing the environmental

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IVECO and PlusAI to trial Level 4 autonomous trucks in Spain

IVECO and PlusAI to trial Level 4 autonomou...

Jan 13, 2026No Comments

IVECO has announced a new autonomous driving programme with long-standing technology partner PlusAI, marking a major step towards commercial deployment of self-driving heavy-duty trucks in Europe. The initiative will see the first deployment in Southern Europe

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Electric Car,BEV,Net Zero,Conservatives to rip up electric vehicle rules, pay-per-mile

Pay-per-mile is coming: what it means for f...

Jan 13, 2026No Comments

We’re entering a new era for electric vehicles. April 2028 signals the end of the long-standing tax exemptions for electric vehicles (EV) and absorbs them into mainstream motor rules. In just over two years’ time, electric

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Renault wins two Van Reviewer Awards for Electric LCVs

Renault wins two Van Reviewer Awards for El...

Jan 12, 2026No Comments

Renault has been celebrated at the inaugural Van Reviewer Awards, securing two accolades that highlight the strength of its current and future pure-electric light commercial vehicles (LCVs). The Renault Master E-Tech electric was named ‘Best Large

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Councils to gain new powers to tackle pavement parking

Councils to gain new powers to tackle pavem...

Jan 12, 2026No Comments

Local authorities across England are set to receive new powers to introduce area-wide pavement parking restrictions, a move designed to improve accessibility and safety for disabled people and other vulnerable road users. Blocked pavements can create