Mercedes-Benz reveals production eActros tractor
Details of the production version of Mercedes’s 44-tonne long-haul eActros 600 have been revealed. It has a claimed range of 500 km before recharging, enabling it to cover around 1,000 […]
Load security in conference spotlight
Chris Powell, principal associate of Weightmans Solicitors, gave an update on load security and enforcement to the Logistics UK Transport Manager conference. He pointed out that government guidelines had changed […]
HVS details modular hydrogen platform
Scottish hydrogen truck developer HVS, which launched its fuel-cell tractor unit at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show, has unveiled details of its modular platform, which it says will offer truck […]
New phase of zero-emission truck drive unveiled
The Department for Transport (DfT) yesterday revealed details of how its zero-emission HGV and infrastructure demonstrator programme will be taken forward, through a £200 million investment in projects dedicated to […]
Views sought on EV charging and hydrogen refuelling strategy
The government is seeking evidence from fleet operators and other interested parties to inform and support the development of its zero-emission HGV and coach infrastructure strategy. which is due for […]
RHA moves to tackle red tape on longer trailers
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) announced last month that it had taken part in a roundtable session with fleet operators and officials from the Department for Transport (DfT), in a […]
Van and car deadline rowback sows doubt around wider EV shift
Confusion abounded last month over key government policy on the road transport decarbonisation agenda, after the deadline for ending the sale of new petrol and diesel-powered vans and cars was […]
Euro 7 proposals face likely delays
The Council of the European Union, comprising ministers from EU nation states, has endorsed an amended version of the European Commission’s Euro 7 emissions proposals, which weakens the requirements in […]
DfT announces truckstop upgrade funding
The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced that nearly £8 million has been awarded to 39 operators of roadside facilities to fund improvements at sites across England, as a result […]