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Europe’s most powerful EV charging hu...

May 21, 2021Comments off

UK-based Pivot Power, part of EDF Renewables, and Oxford City Council have joined up with Fastned, the European electric vehicle (EV) fast charging company, Tesla Superchargers and Wenea, one of the largest EV charging services providers

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The Drivers’ Lottery: Win while you work

May 20, 2021Comments off

Britain’s hardworking white van drivers are pocketing weekly cash prizes thanks to The Drivers’ Lottery, simply by driving better. The fast-growing prize draw is the creation of Devon-based tech firm Lightfoot and aims to improve road

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Net Zero plans must consider rural communit...

May 20, 2021Comments off

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) believes that a one-size-fits-all approach to net zero carbon emissions is likely to have disproportionate societal effects on already challenged rural communities. This stark warning comes in the

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New Volvo FL makes it a clean sweep for Hak...

May 20, 2021Comments off

Hako Machines has added a new Volvo FL to its demonstration and delivery fleet to help the business transport its growing range of road sweepers and scrubber driers. The cleaning and municipal machinery firm now operates

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Daimler Trucks begin rigorous testing of it...

May 19, 2021Comments off

Daimler Trucks is focusing on hydrogen-powered fuel-cells for the electrification of its vehicles for flexible and demanding long-haul transport. It aims to achieve ranges of up to 1,000 kilometres and more without any stops for refuelling.

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British HGV market up 9.5% after a year of ...

May 19, 2021Comments off

New heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations increased by 9.5% in the first three months of 2021, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The increase saw some 10,064 units

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Connected Kerb project to deliver EV chargi...

May 19, 2021Comments off

Electric vehicle (EV) charging specialist, Connected Kerb, is working with Kent County Council in a first-of-a-kind project that will provide a blueprint for local authorities across the UK to deliver sustainable, affordable and accessible EV infrastructure

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HGV drivers must be included on the UK Shor...

May 18, 2021Comments off

The RHA has urged ministers to add HGV drivers to the Home Office UK Shortage Occupation List to help fix the growing driver shortage. RHA Chief Executive, Richard Burnett told Grant Shapps that Government needed to

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Vauxhall Vivaro-e HYDROGEN

May 18, 2021Comments off

Unveiled today (18th May 2021), Vauxhall’s new zero emissions Vivaro-e HYDROGEN light commercial vehicle has a range of up to 249 miles, refuels in just three minutes and a cargo volume up to 6.1m3, the same

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Enterprise boosts electric rental fleet

May 18, 2021Comments off

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has unveiled 30 new electric Renault ZOE as part of its rental fleet in Scotland. They will offer more zero-emission transport options for businesses and local residents needing to drive as Scotland emerges from