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Certas Energy recognised by DP World as low-carbon truck programme passes 1.3m litres of HVO
9+ hour, 51+ min ago (437+ words) DP World has named Certas Energy its Supplier of the Year for its role in supporting the port operator’s Low Carbon Truck Programme, which has now supplied more than 1.3 million litres of HVO to UK hauliers. The award recognises Certas…...
Why 1.2MW chargers won’t save heavy fleets from grid limits
17+ hour, 23+ min ago (659+ words) Dr Nigel Jakeman of Turbo Power Systems argues that peak output ratings are becoming secondary to system intelligence — and that operators who treat charging as part of a broader energy ecosystem will be best placed to succeed. Benchmark set. Bar…...
RHA urges government to tackle HGV technician shortage through education reforms
6+ day, 12+ hour ago (740+ words) The RHA has welcomed the government’s plans to place technical education on an equal footing with academic study, saying the reforms could help tackle the growing shortage of HGV technicians and other skilled workers across the road transport sector. Responding…...
Service, not price, may decide Chinese electric truck sales in the UK
1+ week, 11+ hour ago (682+ words) A Chinese electric tractor can now be ordered in the UK for £139,000 after grant support, but industry specialists say servicing, parts supply and residual values may matter more than the badge or headline price. Windrose Technology has listed its Global…...
Back multi-fuel path to net zero, RHA urges government
1+ week, 14+ hour ago (458+ words) The RHA has renewed its call for a technology-neutral approach to decarbonisation, warning that the majority of HGV operators have no plans to switch to zero-emission vehicles because of cost and operational constraints. As the new government under Prime Minister…...
Scottish haulier spends £640,000 boosting insulated trailer fleet to meet growing demand
1+ week, 3+ day ago (488+ words) Scottish freight and haulage operator Northwards is investing £640,000 expanding its insulated trailer fleet to meet rising demand for salmon exports from Shetland. The company, which has bases in Shetland, Orkney, Aberdeen, Inverness, Scrabster and Central Scotland, will take delivery of…...
China's truck charge leaves UK playing catch-up
1+ week, 6+ day ago (722+ words) China’s approach to electric HGVs should be a wake-up call for Britain and Europe, according to transport analyst Michael Barnard, who says Beijing’s success shows why governments need to focus on infrastructure as much as vehicle sales targets. Barnard says…...
Vertellus helps floor firm find balance with diesel/EV package
3+ week, 4+ day ago (476+ words) Flooring distributor Volante and sister firm John Palmer Carpets have strengthened their fleet operations with a diesel and electric contract hire partnership with Vertellus. It includes a Renault Trucks D16 E-Tech rigid, secured on a five-year contract hire agreement following a…...
HGV operators in Birmingham offered scrappage grants
3+ week, 5+ day ago (281+ words) SMEs based in the West Midlands who conduct commercial operations within the centre of Birmingham can apply for a grant package of up to £180,000 from Birmingham towards low-emission vehicles, including eHGVs. The grant is in connection with Birmingham’s Clean Air…...
Ulemco and Luxfer join forces to offer onboard hydrogen storage solutions for HGVs
4+ week, 12+ hour ago (414+ words) Hydrogen supplier Ulemco and Luxfer Gas Cylinders have forged a strategic collaboration which aims to deliver innovative ways to store hydrogen fuel on HGVs and off-road equipment. The two companies have previously joined forces on projects including hydrogen-powered trucks, LGVs,…...