The UK government has announced £200 million of funding to four projects under the zero-emission road freight demonstration (ZERFD) programme.

The RHA (Road Haulage Association) in the UK is urging the government to reduce new bureaucracy on hauliers using longer semi-trailers (LSTs) to encourage uptake.

The UK seems to have reacted badly to the statement from the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, that the ban on the sale of new diesel and petrol cars will be extended by five years from 2030 to 2035.

UTA Edenred, the company that provides UTA fuel cards, has extended its partnership with Repsol to add all Repsol service stations in Spain to its acceptance network.

DKV Mobility is expanding its EV charge point network with the inclusion of approximately 2,500 public EV charge points operated by Connected Kerb in the UK.

Transport for London (TfL) has recently published its new Direct Vision Standards. From 28 October, 2024 heavy goods vehicles over 12 tonnes will need to have a three-star rating or fit a Progressive Safe System to operate in Greater London.

DKV Mobility has advised that it is rapidly expanding its EV charging network and has now achieved the milestone of over 500,000 EV charge points across Europe that may be used via the DKV Card +Charge and the DKV Mobility app.

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) in the UK has said, in response to the introduction of the greatly extended Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in London which includes almost everywhere within the M25 orbital motorway, that it needs to be made easier to move away from fossil fuels.

The UK Traffic Commissioner (TC) is urging all holders of operator’s licences to check whether the e-mail address, telephone number and postal address, held by the TC and linked to their account, are correct.

Inceptio Technology is a Chinese developer of autonomous driving technologies for heavy-duty trucks.

Maritime Transport, a leading provider of integrated road and rail freight logistics in the UK, has been named Road Freight Company of the Year at the 2023 Multimodal Awards, held at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham on 13 June.

DKV Mobility, the European B2B platform for on-the-road payments, has announced an increase in its network by 570 stations in the UK and Ireland through its partnership with Valero.

New research commissioned by the UK’s leading road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, shows that the public are divided about the benefits of motorcycling in improving air quality and traffic flow, leading the charity to raise awareness about the potential motorcycles have in easing congestion and reducing emissions.

After months of campaigning, the Road Haulage Association (RHA) has welcomed a government announcement that the funding band for the HGV C+E apprenticeship has risen from £7,000 to £8,000.

In response to a recent announcement from the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV), the BVRLA (British Vehicle Rental & Leasing Association), a trade organisation for those involved in vehicle leasing, has reemphasised the challenges being faced by van operators in their transition to zero emission.

Volvo Trucks is introducing new, more powerful batteries for its medium-duty electric trucks, capable of delivering an increased range of up to 450 km and making it possible to electrify even more city transport assignments.

Renault Trucks has made major improvements to its heavy-duty T, T High, and C & K models, focussing on well-being and safety. Photos: The 2024 heavy-duty range Renault Trucks models incorporate the latest in driver assistance technology.

Scania is to offer seamless access to a Europe-based charging network suitable for mixed fleets of trucks and buses, to help simplify the transition to electrification and fulfil customers’ need for more charging solutions.

Scania is taking a massive step towards decarbonising its supply chain by placing its first order for green steel.

The DVSA in the UK has announced a new programme to help new vehicle operators qualify for the Earned Recognition Scheme.