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Full electrification is not possible for many complex fleets and this year’s Fleet & Mobility Live will discuss how those companies can start to reduce emissions today.

However, the Venson Automotive Solutions survey also found that almost one in four motorists remain loyal to petrol or diesel vehicles.

Coca-Cola is testing a new Toyota hydrogen-fuelled truck as part of the drinks company’s supply operations.

Michelin is aiming to unlock a 30% reduction in CO2 emissions across its Stoke-on-Trent-based logistics fleet this year.

The latest industry news, including Venson launches hydrogen white paper and Tesla tops the sales charts at Fleet Alliance.

Wales and West Utilities has selected Costain to lead a study exploring how hydrogen refuelling stations can be integrated into the UK’s existing gas network.

Toyota has started testing a fleet of hydrogen fuelled Hilux pick-ups, as part of its multi-path strategy towards carbon neutrality.

HVO is a renewable alternative to diesel that reduces up to 90% of direct greenhouse gas emissions compared to diesel.

Plans to encourage fleets to use tractors, diggers and forklifts powered by hydrogen have been published by the Government.

Wales and West Utilities has covered more than 1,200 miles – 117 miles per day – in a hydrogen fuel cell-powered vehicle during fleet trials.

A council has taken delivery of more than 30 new electric vehicles (EVs) and a hydrogen-powered electric refuse truck.

A hydrogen-powered meals on wheels van has entered trials with Monmouthshire Council this week.

Osman Boyner, founder and CEO of Bedeo, wants the Budget to ensure incentives and stability for the commercial vehicle industry beyond the fiscal year into a net-zero future.

Initial findings from the trials show no decrease in performance or range when operating in colder temperatures.

Denise Beedell, senior policy manager at Logistics UK, discusses what the commercial fleet industry needs from the next Government.

The SMMT says that operators need certainty that making the switch will be commercially viable against tight margins.

Wales and West Utilities will begin trials with First Hydrogen’s fuel-cell van before the end of the month.

A new body – the Council for Net Zero Transport – has been launched to help forge a clear, strategic direction for road transport decarbonisation.

Concerns over range, payloads, towing and charging is leading some fleets to reconsider zero-emission future.

Study models vehicle life cycle emissions across a range of vehicles, powertrains and fuel/energy pathways to inform future policy direction.

Vauxhall will work with Ryze Hydrogen to develop charging infrastructure solutions for fleets ahead of UK trials of its first hydrogen van.

The EU has agreed provisional CO2 targets for heavy-duty vehicles that will phase out almost all sales of new diesel trucks by 2040.

A publicly accessible hydrogen refuelling station will be built in the north-east of England to support a fleet of fuel-cell HGVs.

A more effective hydrogen van strategy from the next Government is being called for by FleetCheck.

Fleets have placed van electrification at the top of their agenda for the year ahead but face several challenges in deploying the zero-emission vehicles.

Branston has introduced its first, fully electric truck to its fleet, as part of its plans to reach net zero by 2035.

H2Accelerate collaboration, which includes BP, Iveco, Mercedes and Volvo, is calling for greater support for the commercialisation of the hydrogen truck sector.

Denise Beedell, senior policy manager at Logistics UK, take a look back at 2023 and the regulatory changes affecting the fleet sector.

Hexagon Purus has struck a deal with Ford Trucks to deliver a complete hydrogen fuel storage system for development of a hydrogen-powered truck.

First Hydrogen welcomed 21 fleets and representatives from the wider industry to test drive its hydrogen fuel cell-powered LCV at a track day.

Bramble Energy has signed a memorandum of understanding with EDAG Group to investigate using a printed circuit board fuel cell within a standardised EV platform.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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