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Truck CO2 reduction targets backed but anger at carbon neutral fuel 'loophole'

The average CO2 emissions of new trucks must be at least 45% lower by 2030, lawmakers in Europe have ruled.

Biomethane refuelling station for HGVs opens in Wales

ReFuels has announced the opening of its 13th low-carbon refuelling station – the first station of its kind to open in Wales.

Alternative fuels 21 Nov

DHL switching on-site fuel from diesel to HVO to cut carbon

DHL Supply Chain is rolling out hydrotreated vegetable oil fuel across the majority of its on-site fuelling stations throughout the UK.

Alternative fuels 17 Nov

Fleets hear how alternative fuels can provide an electric alternative (video)

Fleets have highlighted how going electric may not be the best option for all vehicles, with a blended fleet featuring alternative fuels instead needed.

Fleet and Mobility Live 10 Nov

Fleet deal for 40 zero-emission refrigerated trailers

Sunswap has signed a deal to supply Bannister Transport with a zero-emission refrigerated trailer fleet.

refrigeration 8 Nov

Colas strikes electric fleet deal with Novuna Vehicle Solutions

Colas has taken delivery of 10 all-electric Skoda Enyaqs as it continues to transition its entire fleet to alternative fuel use in the highway maintenance sector.

Insight & policy 26 Oct

Electric cars ‘second lowest emitter’ of transport greenhouse gases

New analysis from the DfT has revealed the impact of transport on the environment, comparing different fuel types and modes of transport.

Department for Transport 20 Oct

Funding for zero-emission truck trials in ‘week of action’

Four trials involving the rollout of up to 370 zero emission HGVs have been awarded a share of £200 million in Government funding.

Alternative fuels 19 Oct

Cost of vehicles among ‘biggest obstacles’ to HGV decarbonisation

HGV fleet managers intending to decarbonise their fleets are concerned about the availability of alternative fuels like renewable diesel, new research suggests.

Alternative fuels 18 Oct

FedEx begins renewable diesel truck trials in the UK

FedEx Express Europe is examining the potential of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) renewable diesel by using it to fuel five trucks in the UK.

Alternative fuels 17 Oct

Hydrogen van maker First Hydrogen hosting track day

Fleets will have the opportunity to put a hydrogen van through its paces when First Hydrogen hosts its first ever track day.

Alternative fuels 16 Oct

DfT considers further rule changes around heavy electric vans (video)

The Government says it has further 'optimised' the rules, but suggested to Fleet News that talks with industry would continue to address remaining concerns.

Legislation 13 Oct

Updated: Driver training dropped for 4.25 tonne electric van licensing

A series of changes have been announced for the operation of heavier zero-emission vans following a Government consultation.

Legislation 10 Oct

BP to help develop hydrogen refuelling infrastructure for trucks

BP has signalled its commitment to the development of hydrogen refuelling infrastructure by joining H2Accelerate.

Alternative fuels 10 Oct

UPDATED: Van trial reveals hydrogen fuel cell ‘copes with most use cases’, says Rivus

Hydrogen fuel cell is an ideal drivetrain for light commercial vehicles, offering a better option across various use cases compared to battery electric, according to the company which has just concluded a four-week trial.

Alternative fuels 16 Aug

First hydrogen van tops 400 miles range during SSE trial

SSE has just completed its four-week trial of the First Hydrogen fuel cell van, becoming the second UK business to generate real-world data following Rivus in May

Alternative fuels 28 Jul

Aberdeen City Council awards contract for hydrogen vehicles to ULEMCo

Does hydrogen have a future in fleet?

While battery electric is the dominant zero-emission powertrain, enormous investment and work is going in to make the gas part of the future transport solution.

Alternative fuels 30 May

DPD to switch diesel HGVs to biofuel by 2023

DPD will switch its entire diesel HGV fleet to an advanced hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) fuel, which is expected to reduce its CO2 emissions by 87%.

Alternative fuels 15 Nov