Goodyear to launch sustainable reality survey in Europe
Goodyear is announcing the Sustainable Reality Survey, inviting European transport and logistics companies to share their insights and contribute to more sustainable transportation. Key points: Goodyear is investigating key actions taken by road transportation companies tolower CO2 emissions and support sustainable transport objectives. Goodyear is planting a tree in collaboration with Tree-Nation to reward each […]
Scottish Government puts £1.1m into decarbonisation challenge funds
The Scottish Government is providing up to £1.1 million through two new decarbonisation challenge funds. This is possible thanks to a partnership approach with Scottish Enterprise, who are facilitating the process through their Can Do Innovation Challenge framework and competition. Through the Can Do competitions, £600,000 has been awarded to support innovation in charge point accessibility and to tackle […]
BYD ADL partnership signs framework agreement with Ireland’s NTA for up to 200 electric single-deckers
Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) and BYD UK jointly announced today that their electric vehicle partnership, the UK’s leading electric bus producer, has signed a framework agreement with the National Transport Authority of Ireland (NTA) for the delivery of up to 200 BYD ADL Enviro200EV zero emission battery-electric buses. An initial firm order for 45 buses […]
Leeds unveils ambitious air quality strategy to meet global standards by 2030
Senior councillors in Leeds will discuss ambitious proposals for a new strategy to save lives by meeting global standards for clean air next week. Leeds City Council says its proposed new air quality strategy leads the way in its ambition and scope—setting stricter targets than national standards and aiming to tackle emissions from homes, industry […]
EU publishes ‘Fit for 55’ decarbonisation plan
European Green Deal: Commission proposes transformation of EU economy and society to meet climate ambitions The European Commission has adopted a package of proposals to make the EU’s climate, energy, land use, transport and taxation policies fit for reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030, compared with 1990 levels. The target is […]
Portland’s Renewable Toolkit is the first price-reporting service to offer a UK-market HVO index
Ahead of its appearance at ITT Hub 2021, Portland Analytics, Logistics UK’s official fuel pricing provider, has announced the launch of its new Renewable Toolkit, the first price-reporting service to offer a UK-market HVO index. What is HVO? HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil), is a low-carbon alternative that can be used as a like-for-like replacement to traditional […]
World’s largest domestic Vehicle-to-Grid trial reveals customers could recover the majority of their household energy costs
The world’s largest domestic V2G trial has found that customers could earn up to £725 per year. However the cost of hardware needs to reduce further to be a more attractive proposition, despite falling significantly over recent years. Although V2G is most-commonly associated with cars, electric vans and other EVs can be used under V2G […]
Energy efficiency: Optifuel Lab 3 reduces fuel consumption by 12.5%
Renault Trucks has unveiled the results of Optifuel Lab 3. The manufacturer’s long-distance laboratory vehicle has recorded a 12.5% reduction in fuel consumption compared to a standard coupling. This result was achieved by optimising the aerodynamics of the full convoy, powertrain and tyres, and by integrating predictive driving support and energy management functions. Renault Trucks […]
From a drive battery in an urban bus to an energy storage unit for trams: the second life of a Mercedes-Benz eCitaro battery
CASE STUDY: With the quiet, full-electric and locally emission-free Mercedes-Benz eCitaro urban bus, cities and urban areas are becoming a better place to live. Now, ahead of the launch of the new UK version of the eCitaro at ITT Hub, Farnborough on 30 June-1 July, it is ensuring that the bus’ batteries have a second […]
Green motoring milestone with 500,000 ultra-low emission vehicles now on UK roads
The UK is accelerating further towards a greener transport future, as stats released today (Wednesday, 5 May) reveal that over half-a-million ultra low emission vehicles are now being driven on roads across the country. Key points: Ultra low emission vehicles account for more than half-a-million cars on British roads, as more drivers make the switch […]
SWARCO MyCity helps Wolverhampton bring traffic and air pollution management under single platform
Wolverhampton City Council has worked with SWARCO Traffic, the traffic technology specialist, to streamline the city’s traffic management with MyCity, a modular platform that enables the council to monitor pollution levels, journey times and vehicle counts. The Council has been working in close partnership with SWARCO on its MyCity solution since May 2019, shaping the […]
Patented emissions reduction system goes through testing process
Devon-based Ecomotus has revealed that it has been conducting trials on its patented emissions-reduction system. It has run trials at Leicestershire-based research and testing centre Horiba Mira (pictured). The results showed that soot particles from a 2015 Euro 5 Ford Transit were reduced to 0.002 ppm. Says Ecomotus Technical Design Director Jason Munro: “This means […]