All articles by Chris Tindall
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ArticleXPO forges ahead with rollout of HVO and electric-powered fleet
As reported in sister title Motor Transport, XPO has rolled out HVO and electric-powered trucks in its 4PL and transport control tower operations, describing it as “an industry first”.
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ArticleGovernment announces successful bidders of North East hydrogen transport hub
Plans in the North East to trial the first 19-tonne rigid truck powered by hydrogen fuel cells is one of a group of projects awarded government funds to transform road transport.
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ArticleSerco upcycles bin lorries in push for clean waste collections
As reported in sister title Motor Transport, Serco is piloting electric waste recycling wagons in Hampshire after two of its diesel fleet were ‘upcycled’ to cleaner versions.
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ArticleTruck upcycler Lunaz Applied Technologies goes into administration
A business restructure at Lunaz Group has seen the company appoint administrators at its three-year-old commercial vehicle upcycling business.
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ArticleAFP calls for overhaul of range figures for electric vans
Fleet managers are in danger of buying electric vans that are not fit for purpose because the labelling system for their range is inaccurate, according to the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP).
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ArticleOil on troubled waters: GB Fuels in the spotlight
Hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO) fuel goes a long way to solving hauliers’ problems of cutting their carbon footprint, but the demise of a major supplier has also revealed deeper structural issues.
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ArticleElectric FH wins International Truck of the Year 2024
Volvo’s FH Electric becomes the first electric truck to be elected International Truck of the Year.
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ArticleLifeline for Volta Trucks as Luxor Capital hints at takeover bid
One of the largest creditors of Volta Trucks is thought to be in advanced discussions to buy the UK-based company out of administration. Volta’s administrator, Marcel & Alvarez, declined to comment but Sky News reported that New York-based Luxor Capital Group was closing in on ...
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ArticleDHL to be running entirely on HVO by end of year
As orginally reported in Motor Transport, DHL Supply Chain has announced a swift and comprehensive shift from diesel to hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) at all its on-site fuelling stations by the end of the next month. This ambitious move is a key component of the company’s decarbonization strategy, aiming to ...
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Article‘Our new electric Volvo is the first of many,’ pledges Knowles Transport
Knowles Transport has bought its first electric truck, a 4x2 Volvo FE that is being used on a local collection and delivery schedule.
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ArticleAshcourt Group plugs in to Renault with new fleet investment
Waste firm Ashcourt Group has taken on two fully electric 18-tonne Renault Trucks E-Tech D Wide skip loaders after transitioning its van and car fleet over to electric.
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ArticleScotland’s Chivas Brothers raises a toast to first electric HGV
Scottish whisky producer Chivas Brothers has put into service one of the country’s first all-electric tractor units
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ArticleBridge strength concerns raised as EV use increases
Councils should gauge the strength of bridges and other road infrastructure so that they don’t collapse under the weight of heavier electric vehicles, according to transport ministers.
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ArticleCarbon zero trucks just 0.3% of the UK truck market, according to latest registration figures
While the HGV market in the UK appears to have recovered from the effects of the pandemic, the SMMT has called for more support to assist the transition to carbon zero vehicles.
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ArticleAir Products to build first commercial-scale hydrogen refuelling station for HGVs
Gas supplier Air Products has signed an agreement to develop a multi-fuel, hydrogen refuelling station for HGVs in the Belgian port of Zebrugge.
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ArticleNationwide Platforms adds Volvo FM Electrics to fleet
Powered access specialist Nationwide Platforms has taken delivery of two new Volvo FM Electric 4x2 tractor units in what is thought to be a first for the sector.
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ArticleMercedes-Benz Trucks unveils refrigerated eActros
Britain’s first fridge-bodied eActros electric truck has taken to the roads after Mercedes-Benz Trucks teamed up with Solomon Commercials.
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ArticleWincanton charges forwards with multi-million pound investment in EVs for Ikea
As orginally reported by our sister publisher Motor Transport, Wincanton has bought 30 electric home delivery vehicles supplied by Renault Trucks and Ford to support Ikea’s goal of reaching 100% zero emission last mile deliveries by 2025.
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ArticleFerytrans slashes CO2 emissions with Hultsteins’ CostSaver fridge units
As orginally reported by our sister publication Motor Transport, logistics operator Ferytrans says it has cut emissions and fuel consumption from its fridge units after installing a unique bolt-on hybrid system.