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Stellantis cancels hydrogen fuel cell development program

Stellantis cancels hydrogen fuel cell devel...

Jul 16, 2025Comments off

Stellantis today announced its decision to discontinue its hydrogen fuel cell technology development program. Due to limited availability of hydrogen refueling infrastructure, high capital requirements, and the need for stronger consumer purchasing incentives, the Company does

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Sufficient lorry parking at new fulfilment centres?

Sufficient lorry parking at new fulfilment ...

Jul 16, 2025Comments off

There are concerning reports that there won’t be sufficient HGV parking facilities built in support of Amazon’s four new fulfilment centres. Sites in Hull and Northampton will open in the next twelve months with two more

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Four steps to optimising mixed and legacy CV fleets

Four steps to optimising mixed and legacy C...

Jul 16, 2025Comments off

While it’s common to hear about the challenges of managing diverse CV fleets with a mix of funding types and suppliers, taking a step back and thinking holistically can enable businesses to be even more efficient

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Chris Clowes

Chris Clowes

Jul 16, 2025Comments off

Chris Clowes is executive director at global supply chain and logistics consultancy, SCALA. Contributing Posts: Insourcing vs outsourcing: strategic logistics for long-term success

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B2B logistics needs to match B2C tracking. Insourcing v Outsourcing and The Smarter Delivery Route

Insourcing vs outsourcing: strategic logist...

Jul 16, 2025Comments off

In today’s competitive business environment, logistics and supply chain operations play a crucial strategic role – driving performance, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. That’s why one of the most critical decisions facing many fleet and transport managers today is

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AND-E advances expertise in autonomous vehicle insurance

AND-E advances expertise in autonomous vehi...

Jul 16, 2025Comments off

Underlining its mission of ‘Every Journey Protected’ – when people move, their journeys should be safe and hassle-free – Aioi Nissay Dowa Europe (AND-E) has recently been involved in a groundbreaking autonomous transport initiative, in partnership

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Labcraft SceneLite enhances trailer loading safety

Labcraft SceneLite enhances trailer loading...

Jul 15, 2025Comments off

Labcraft, a leading UK-based designer and manufacturer of innovative LED lighting solutions, showcased its SceneLite SI9 high-performance lighting unit at this year’s Road Transport Expo. The SceneLite SI9 was mounted on the upper rear frame of

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Government cuts red tape to make it easier to switch to EVs with Electric Car Grant but what about the Electric Fleet, Electric Car Grant to boost the move to Net Zero and mileage rates and boosts Electric Car Grant but introduces per-mile charging

Electric Car Grant is welcomed by industry

Jul 15, 2025Comments off

There has been overwhelming support from the industry for the Government’s announcement of a £650 million grant scheme worth up to £3,750 per car. Under the Government’s Plan for Change, the new Electric Car Grant (ECG)

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Discount of up to £3,750 on electric cars

Discount of up to £3,750 on electric cars

Jul 15, 2025Comments off

Drivers across the UK will soon enjoy discounts on dozens of new electric car models after the Transport Secretary today (Tuesday 15 July) announced a £650 million grant scheme worth up to £3,750 per car, putting

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6 eActros 600s power XPO Logistics and PepsiCo toward zero emissions

6 eActros 600s power XPO Logistics and Peps...

Jul 14, 2025Comments off

Mercedes-Benz Trucks has played a central role in PepsiCo’s latest move toward sustainable delivery, with its core transport partner, XPO Logistics, selecting the eActros 600 to spearhead its transition to battery-electric transport across England and Wales.