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John Lewis Partnership steps away from fossil fuels
...have already been replaced with biomethane trucks, and a further 143 will be purchased and in operation by the end of 2020, making this the largest order of biomethane trucks...
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Mayor of Greater Manchester visits veterans’ charity
...fleet The Mayor was given a tour of the Greater Manchester charity’s new fleet of three Volvo training trucks received last year thanks to funding from Volvo Trucks UK &...
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First biomethane refuelling station in Southeast England will cut HGV emissions
...said: “John Lewis Partnership took delivery of its first dedicated CNG trucks in 2015 and now operates 400 CNG trucks, which is the largest biomethane-powered truck fleet in the UK....
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Pioneering haulage firm commits to HVO
...support during harvest season but required the trucks to run on HVO. HVO is a widely available drop-in alternative to traditional diesel. It can slash greenhouse gas emissions from a...
Market Report
Is there a future for the internal combustion engine?
...to suggest that it might… The first problem facing e-trucks is charging time. Whereas 99% of passenger cars are parked up overnight and thus lend themselves to “at-home” charging, the...
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More than a truck manufacturer
To maintain compliance with O Licence regulations, Volvo Trucks has a user-friendly suite of solutions that can be used by vehicle operators. Commercial aftermarket director, Tony Davis said: “Having trucks...
Interview
Raising standards in energy distribution with Standard Fuel Oils
...UK. This ever-growing fleet of company owned trucks are out making deliveries every day and with the prospects of new depots opening, the future of the company looks extremely bright.”...
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Certa Ireland transitions entire fuel distribution fleet from diesel to HVO
...100 trucks run on the biofuel by the end of March following a successful trial in 2022. Collectively, Certa’s fleet travels over 3,000,000 km annually and the switch to HVO...
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XPO reaches target in converting UK fleet to hybrid or fully electric vehicles
...commercial fleet currently includes 150 HVO trucks and 23 natural gas-powered trucks, with a further 25 battery electric vans and six light trucks coming online during 2023. In addition, XPO...
Opinion
Is there a market for building vehicles to run on alternative fuels?
...our UK engineering partners.” At Volvo Trucks, Ray Cattley, said: “Yes, there is a market for alternative fuels which offer a solution to lowering global emissions, as well as making...
Interview
Northern Energy: fuelling communities for 90 years
...beginnings on that day in 1932, with the first flat-bed wagon following shortly after. The milk collection service was extended to farmers throughout North Yorkshire, and the number of trucks...
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Watson Fuels partners with Esso on premium grade diesel
...Ground Ltd., UK: Compared the performance in heavy-duty vehicles of Esso™unadditiseddiesel with Esso Diesel Efficient™ fuel Used third-party customer trucks (Euro III and Euro V specifications) Covered approximately 110,000 miles/177,000...
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Road safety – top of the class
Pupils at Hoddom Primary School in Ecclefechan were very pleased to win a Certas Energy road safety poster competition held to mark the opening of the‘fechan Truckstop at Junction 19...
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ITT Hub successful debut
...a popular attraction with visitors. More than 20 manufacturers, including Fiat, Ford, IVECO and DAF Trucks, showcased their ground-breaking vehicles, infrastructure and technology, while Volta Trucks debuted the Volta Zero,...
Analysis
Greening the sector: Dover Fueling Solutions considers the future for fuels
...trucks and what the future fuels will be. What should distributors be investing in when replacing fleet trucks? As motorists continue to embrace greener transport, many drivers will be considering...
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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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Suttons invests in UK road tanker business
...all trucks have undergone an evaluation by a driver trainer, focusing on areas like seat comfort, cab and bed access, noise and cab design. The deal has been agreed with...
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Suttons celebrates growth in fuels sector with 100th petroleum regulation truck on fleet
...Director, commented: “All fuels trucks are fully fitted with Microlise telematics which monitor driving style, as well as having full outward facing camera systems.” With investment running at £5m over...