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Government confirms all new HGVs zero emission by 2040
...by 2030 as reported in our article ‘Ban on petrol and diesel cars sooner than expected’. Becoming the first country in the world, according to the DfT to commit to...
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Association stats show steady progress towards net zero
...roles covering the diverse interests of operators, government and supply chain companies. Previously, Elizabeth was Director of Policy at Logistics UK and has also worked for the DfT and the...
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COP26 FON blog 4: Transport decarbonisation
...aviation. “The Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) is already set to increase biofuel content to 14.6% by 2032. We are keen to work with the DfT to see if that...
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New OCRS report
...report. At the workshop operators gave feedback on the latest draft. VOSA is expected to produce a further draft in February, although timescales have not yet been confirmed. www.fta.co.uk www.dft.gov.uk/vosa...
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Department for Transport continues to support Generation Logistics
...for Transport (DfT). Generation Logistics, an industry-led, government-backed initiative, is highlighting the diverse opportunities throughout the logistics sector, as well as engaging with the next generation of logistics talent to...
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Fuelling progress: future fuels for transport decarbonisation
...like HGVs, marine and aviation. “The Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation is already set to increase biofuel content to 14.6% by 2032. We are keen to work with the DfT to...
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First ADR tests – changes for new trailers
...trailers will still need a first test application for a trailer (VTG2) and satisfactory HGV Annual Test pass as a condition of being issued with a first ADR certificate. www.dft.gov.uk/vosa...
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Drivers’ hours consultation
The Department for Transport (DfT) is consulting on changes to legislation concerning drivers’ hours, highlighted as part of the Red Tape Challenge. The changes include: the possibility of allowing a...
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Ground breaking transatlantic flight hailed as significant step for sustainable liquid fuel
...we’ll fly it.” Fly less Not everyone embraced the flight with such enthusiasm, however, pouring scorn on the DfT announcing that SAF would “make guilt-free flying a reality”. Cait Hewitt,...
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Focusing on fleet safety
...of cyclist deaths occur. “This DfT campaign highlights one of the key danger zones – the blind spot at the front left of an HGV,” said Christopher Snelling, FTA’s head...