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Wrightbus unveils new Rightech EV truck brand to accelerate fleet decarbonisation
...operators to instantly decarbonise their fleets. Two trucks – a 7.5 tonne in left-hand and right-hand drive – and two buses – a 6m and a 9m – will be...
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New logistics firm launched
...is a considerable case for fuel and lubricant distributors/suppliers to dispose of their fleets entirely, freeing cash to build their business. Chris has taken the opportunity to fulfil a growing...
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Logistics industry report shows lack of support is hampering EV uptake
...62% – plan to have decarbonised their van fleets by 2030, significant barriers remain that prevent the uptake needed ahead of the deadlines. Uphill battle David Wells, chief executive of...
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Watson Fuels partners with Esso on premium grade diesel
...well as to enhance the performance of heavy-duty and light-duty on-road fleets. In independent testing, carried out at premier UK vehicle testing site Millbrook Proving Ground, Esso Diesel Efficient™ fuel...
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FREE guide – saving fuel costs and reducing emissions
...readers with advice taken from industry leading companies on how to save money and lower emissions by reducing fuel use in their diesels fleets. The average emissions from LERS members...
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UK HFCA welcomes pioneer in zero-emission transport as 100th member
...trucks that will directly reduce fleet operator emissions from day one. Hydrogen electric trucks enable the best mix of energy for longer journeys and allow fleets to help promote sustainable...
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Certas Energy reopens vital bunkering facility
...business fleets, HGV drivers and hauliers in the Midlands and across the central belt of England. Equidistant from Junction 15a and Junction 16 of the M1, the Northampton bunker site...
Analysis
25% increase in annual fuel prices drives fleet costs up by millions
With fuel prices across the UK reaching record-breaking highs in 2022, businesses are feeling the pressure, with large fleets facing a potential £11 million increase in annual fuel expenses. Recent...
Opinion
Industry welcomes fuel duty freeze in Government’s first Budget
...– especially the countless businesses that have fleets out on the road every day to keep this country running. He did however add: “We do believe the Government has missed...
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Pen Underwriting extends long-term specialist fleet deal in Republic of Ireland
...existing capacity deal. The agreement will see Zurich continue to provide 100% capacity for Pen’s specialist offering – which covers motor fleets in the hazardous goods, tankers and environmental industries...
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£30 million hydrogen bus fleet and refuelling station deployed around Gatwick Airport
...A further 34 vehicles will join the fleet over the next 18 months to create one of Britain’s largest hydrogen bus fleets. It will be served by a liquid hydrogen...
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Mobile fuelling moves to Manchester
...and increases productivity. Fleets will not have to be driven miles to refuel, reducing associated emissions and refuelling can be done quickly with no need to plan for constant refuelling,...
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Powering the future: New partnership facilitates fleet fuel evolution
...or electricity, we now offer the right tools to operate efficiently and sustainably.” Charlie Cook, CEO of Rightcharge added: “Mixed fleets need a market-leading solution. This partnership is an exciting...
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Shared deliveries …
Up until the mid 1980s, oil companies in the UK were self sufficient in the ownership and management of their road tanker fleets. In 1985 a wind of change started to...
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Mercuria acquires Roadgas to extend fleet decarbonisation options
...to decarbonise operations. The business will continue to be known as Roadgas Limited. Roadgas offers customers a fully integrated package to decarbonise their fleets, constructing bespoke, on-site fuelling solutions with...
Analysis
Implications of the UK’s EV pivot in a global storm
...trend signals a steady erosion of the dominance of traditional diesel, particularly in company fleets where CO₂ emissions fell by 5.6%, driven by fiscal incentives and an expanding range of...
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DPD to switch all diesel HGVs to renewable biofuel by end of 2023
Recognising that HGVs present a ‘very different challenge’ to van fleets, DPD UK is switching to HVO to decarbonise its vehicles now. In partnership with Essar and Green Biofuels the...
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Reaping the benefits of integration
...small or large fleets Building on expertise gained through eight years of supplying fuel control systems, Hytek has successfully developed the FC10 to come with web-based software as standard. Customers...