Plug-in car grant reduced and targeted at ‘more affordable’ EVs
The government’s plug-in car grant scheme for electric cars, vans and trucks has been cut by £500 to £2,500, and will now only be available for cars priced under £35,000.…
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Most drivers want contactless payments for charging
A survey, conducted as part of Innovate UK’s NetX project, has asked EV drivers how easy (or difficult) it is to charge their car. The survey shows that 82% of…
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Report highlights economic benefits of Clean Air Zones
A new report by think tank Green Alliance argues the case for Clean Air Zones, from a health and economic point of view. The report suggests that the UK economy…
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Renewable Fuels Assurance Scheme launched
Zemo Partnership (formerly LowCVP) is launching a new Renewable Fuels Assurance Scheme (RFAS) for high blend renewable fuels. The scheme will give fleet operators robust information about the greenhouse gas…
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A courier with a carbon neutral mindset
London-based courier company Absolutely is flying the flag for cargo bikes and Electric Assisted Vehicles for urban deliveries. Absolutely’s CEO Stuart Godman shares the company’s strategy How many and what…
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Greening refrigerated transport
The environmental and financial impacts, plus tightening legislation and corporate social responsibility, mean refrigerated transport requires a clean and economical alternative to diesel auxiliary engines, writes Victor Lejona, a technical…
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Re-thinking staff travel
Decision makers across both the public and private sector should question their staff’s travel choices, and actively promote and incentivise shared transport in its various forms. Richard Dilks, chief executive…
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Chevron shares insights on development of new Delo diesel engine oil
Chevron developed an engine oil to specifically combat the buildup of sulfate ash in the diesel particulate filter, especially for urban and short-haul applications. Chevron recently announced the introduction of…
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How active safety systems pave the way to vehicle autonomy
The road to autonomous trucks starts with active vehicle safety systems, and will continue with data collection and advancements in system technology. Active safety systems are nothing new for the…
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Taking the extra step to prevent wheel-offs
One fleet shares the implementation of its standard operating procedures for wheel end servicing. The term “wheel-off” refers to an incident in which a wheel dismounts from a vehicle while…
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