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£1bn boost to accelerate electric van & truck adoption
Businesses across the UK are set to benefit from a £1 billion government funding package designed to accelerate the transition to electric vans and trucks.…

X-Hire Platforms takes delivery of a new Volvo FMX beavertail
Powered access and plant equipment specialist X-Hire Platforms has taken delivery of a new 32-tonne Volvo FMX 8×2 beavertail, supplied on a long-term hire agreement…

Voltempo HyperCharger sets UK HGV charging record
Windrose Technology Inc. has achieved its fastest-ever charging session in the UK, marking a major milestone for electric freight. The record was set during a…

Aegis Energy secures Dartford site for CV charging hub
Aegis Energy has secured a prime site at the former Littlebrook Power Station in Dartford, marking a significant step forward in the decarbonisation of UK…

Beechwood Industries aquire their first 13.5 Tonne Isuzu
Cheshire-based horticulture specialist Beechwood Industries has welcomed its first 13.5-tonne Isuzu F135.240(E) into its operation. Supplied by local dealer Warrington Vehicle Centre, the new truck…

DX opens flagship distribution centre in Kettering
DX, a leading provider of integrated logistics solutions spanning freight, parcel, fulfilment, document and final mile services, has officially opened a flagship distribution centre in…

William Stobart’s WS Holdco acquires EV Cargo’s UK logistics arm
William Stobart’s investment vehicle, WS Holdco, has acquired the UK logistics division of EV Cargo, marking a significant step in the consolidation of Britain’s transport…

How UK van fleets can successfully transition to EVs
The UK’s van fleets have a vital role to play in the journey towards net zero. Currently responsible for around 12% of all UK transport…

Keedwell Scotland introduces unique DAF XG+ to its fleet
Keedwell Scotland has introduced a striking new flagship DAF XG+ 530, delivered with the backing of contract hire specialist Asset Alliance Group. The truck, affectionately…

Fuel cell technology powers first traffic management system
Fuel Cell Systems has supported SWARCO UK & Ireland Ltd in deploying the first fuel cell-powered traffic management equipment on the National Highways network. The…

Trial of third pothole repair system underway
A third innovative pothole repair system is being trialled as part of Leeds City Council’s investment to improve the speed, quality, and cost-effectiveness of pothole…
Van ReviewRenault Kangoo Review: The best car-like van for mobile service fleets
First Impressions Stepping away from the usual noise around hybrid and electric SUVs, the test fleet keys this time belong to something far more grounded:…

AssetGo outlines solution for new LCV tachograph rules
AssetGo is advising operators to prepare now for major regulatory changes affecting light commercial vehicles (LCVs), with new tachograph requirements set to come into force…

Carrier Transicold helps Hunt’s Food Group strengthen cold chain performance
Hunt’s Food Group has strengthened its temperature‑controlled distribution network with the delivery of 19 new rigid trucks fitted with Carrier Transicold Supra 850 MT and…

Samsara launches its most compact Asset Tag yet
Samsara Inc., the pioneer of the Connected Operations® Platform, today announced its latest-generation Asset Tag and all-new Asset Tag XS, designed to help operations and…

Will the Middle East war accelerate electric vehicle uptake?
The escalation of the Middle East war—particularly the disruption to the Strait of Hormuz—has reignited a familiar dynamic in global energy markets: oil price volatility.…

