All Decarbonisation articles
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MTA Low Carbon winner JLP wants to take the high road to zero emissions
John Lewis Partnership (JLP) picked up the Motor Transport Low Carbon Award for the third time in the last seven years in 2024. Its winning entry stated: “As a responsible retailer we must reduce our consumption, find renewable alternatives, and look critically at our impact across our ...
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Europa Road takes steps to cut emissions
Europa Road said its Benelux team was demonstrating its commitment to environmental sustainability and introducing a range of measures to cut its carbon footprint.
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Shed space facing black hole by 2027
The vast majority of warehousing up to 100,000sq ft could be unlettable within five years because it won’t meet energy efficiency standards, according to an industry report.
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Contract renewal for XPO as it saddles up for Tour de France logistics
XPO has renewed its partnership with the Tour de France for another six years, continuing its role as official carrier for the world famous competition, as well as the Tour de France Femmes with Zwift.
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Prohire spends £5m on fuel efficient rental fleet
Prohire is investing £5m in 70 new vehicles to refresh its 400-strong Proflex national rental fleet.
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UK electric lorry programme faces “challenging” infrastructure issues
A government funded demonstrator programme addressing the widespread rollout of electric HGVs has encountered challenges installing public charging facilities, due to a shortage of suitable sites and planning problems.
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DFDS charges up list of UK electric lorry operators
DFDS said it would become one of the biggest operators of electric heavy duty trucks in the UK with the introduction of 10 Volvo FM and FH electric models in east and northwest England and Ireland.
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MAN hails ‘electric era’ with first eTGX delivery
MAN said it had reached a milestone after it delivered its first electric heavy-duty HGV, 100 years after it presented its first diesel truck.
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TIP top tech? Trial begins of carbon zero fridge power system
TIP is trialling novel axle energy recuperation technology to provide decarbonised refrigeration power in the cold chain sector.
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GoMetro wins funding to trial EV software with Maritime and Welch’s Transport
B2B software-as-a-service fleet management company GoMetro has been awarded a grant from the Freight Innovation Fund to finance a six-month trial of its EV software with Maritime Transport and Welch’s Transport.
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Cambridgeshire’s Malco Freight joins UPN
Ely-based Malco Freight has become the latest haulage company to join the United Pallet Network (UPN), covering CB and SG postcodes.
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Hauliers not protecting themselves from climate change impact
More companies in transport and storage were affected by flooding in the last year than any other sector and yet only a fraction have assessed the risks of climate change to their business, according to new figures.
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Fagan & Whalley cleans up with HVO fuelled base
Fagan & Whalley has launched its first 100% HVO fuelled depot, in a “seamless” move that has reduced its fleet’s CO2 emissions by almost a fifth.
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Teletrac Navman launches global consulting service on fleet decarbonisation
Software specialist Teletrac Navman has launched a new global consulting service designed to produce full decarbonisation strategies for fleets planning multi-energy operations.
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DAF and Certas Energy team up to launch podcast promoting carbon-cutting benefits of HVO
DAF and Certas Energy have joined forces to launch a podcast which aims to debunk persistent myths around hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) and encourage fleet operators to make the switch from diesel to HVO.
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Vauxhall begins UK customer trials of Vivaro Hydrogen van
Vauxhall has launched its first UK customer trials of the Vivaro Hydrogen van, which will see a range of companies, including some of the UK’s largest fleets, taking part in the pilot over the coming months.
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DPD unveils fourth location for autonomous robot deliveries
Parcel giant DPD has confirmed plans to launch autonomous robot deliveries in Lincoln as part of a nationwide roll-out that could see up to 30 UK depots operating them in their locality.
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Teletrac powers up its support for Readypower
Plant equipment and civil engineering firm Readypower has handed its entire fleet management needs to Teletrac Navman.
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DPD under starter’s orders with Army Cycling sponsorship
DPD has become the headline sponsor for Army Cycling, an organisation that encourages soldiers to take to two wheels and keep fit.