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Suffolk CC and Believ install first LEVI-funded charge point

Suffolk CC and Believ install first LEVI-fu...

Jan 16, 2026No Comments

Electric Vehicle (EV) Charge point operator (CPO) Believ has installed the first of thousands of planned public EV charge points across Suffolk as part of the council’s Plug in Suffolk Project – a programme designed to accelerate the county’s transition to sustainable transport. The

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Pothole-related breakdowns up by a quarter in just 12 months

National Pothole Day in the UK

Jan 15, 2026No Comments

Every year on 15 January, the UK marks National Pothole Day — a reminder of the persistent problem of road surface damage that affects millions of drivers, cyclists and pedestrians. Far from a light-hearted moment in

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AFP launch two 'bite-sized' courses for fleet managers

AFP launch two ‘bite-sized’ cou...

Jan 15, 2026No Comments

Two new 90-minute “bite sized” online courses for time-pressured fleet managers have been launched by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP). Part of the organisation’s AFP Fleet Academy programme for 2026, they are designed to easily

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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