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NEWS & MEDIA:
UK Government Pledges £120million to roll-out more Electric Vans, Taxis and Motorbikes
Drivers, cabbies and businesses are set to benefit from £120 million in government funding to make the switch to cleaner vans, wheelchair accessible vehicles and taxis easier, faster and cheaper.
CONTINUE READING by Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom
Digging deeper into how temperature and speed impact EV range
EV drivers know all too well that their vehicle’s rated range is best used as a guideline. Their actual day-to-day range—how far one can realistically drive on a fully charged battery—can vary well below or above what was advertised. Just like internal combustion engine (ICE) cars, a vehicle’s true operational efficiency is influenced by numerous factors including: road conditions, weather, topography, speed, tyre inflation and driving style.
New study ranks Great Britain’s roads the 8th most hazardous for HGV drivers in Europe
Great Britain has the 8th highest yearly fatal HGV collision rate in Europe, according to analysis by SNAP, the haulage industry’s digital marketplace.
Portsmouth’s bus revolution: a success story of growth and innovation
In this guest blog by Councillor Peter Candlish, Cabinet Member for Transport for Portsmouth City Council, he shares the incredible success of Portsmouth’s bus network.
CONTINUE READING by Campaign for Better Transport
M25 Motorway Closures Start This Weekend—Motorists Urged to Plan Ahead!
Work to ease congestion and improve safety at the busiest junction of the M25 continues, with a series of closures over the coming weeks as the project moves towards completion.
CONTINUE READING by National Highways
President Trump Scraps New York City Congestion Toll Sparking Legal Showdown
The Trump administration has taken steps to shut down New York City’s newly implemented congestion pricing program, which imposes tolls on vehicles entering certain parts of Manhattan to generate funds for the city’s aging transit system.
BP Replaces Fuel Forecourt with EV Chargers in Landmark Charging Hub Launch
bp announced the launch of its first new format EV charging and convenience hub at Cromwell Road on the A4 in Hammersmith, London.
Distraction-Free Driving: Steering Your Fleet Toward Safety
Leaving aside the ongoing development of autonomous vehicles, cars, vans, lorries and buses still have a big round instrument fitted – most commonly called a steering wheel!
CONTINUE READING by Driving for Better Business
Questions raised after Brighton & Hove City Council drops zero-emission bus service for diesel alternative
Brighton & Hove City Council has ditched The The Big Lemon CIC’s electric buses for a diesel fleet on its supported bus services for the next four years, raising questions over the bidding process and the Council’s net zero ambitions.
CONTINUE READING by Broadfield UK
One Year On – AA Fleet Celebrates Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil Truck Trial Progress
As part of our award-winning, innovative “test and scale” approach to fleet decarbonisation, we have expanded our trial of hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO) from three to 15 vehicles. This allows us to further evaluate the viability of this alternative fuel in dealing with roadside recovery demands in real-world settings.
UPCOMING INDUSTRY EVENTS
Skills Beyond Scale – Launch Event
Join us to launch of our latest exclusive research report, Skills Beyond Scale, highlighting the skills at every level of the supply chain.
MORE INFO / REGISTER NOW by The Rail Innovation Group
The Big Coach Conversation
This dedicated, and we believe first of its kind, industry event will offer attendees from all sectors of the coach and larger vehicle profession the opportunity to come together and share the latest trends, technology and challenges.
MORE INFO / REGISTER NOW by Coach Hire Comparison
