Alternative fuels

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Hydrogen decision a "major blow" to adoption in the UK

Following the cancellation of the Vauxhall hydrogen panel van, FleetCheck's CEO discusses hydrogen's decline as an alternative fuel in the UK.

hydrogen 21 Jul

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Stellantis to end hydrogen fuel cell programme

Stellantis has confirmed it is to discontinue its hydrogen fuel cell technology development programme, six days after Fleet News first broke the news.

hydrogen 16 Jul

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Zemo Partnership launches renewable fuel scheme for fleet operators

Zemo Partnership has launched a new scheme to provide fleets with verified data on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions from the use of renewable fuels.

Zemo Partnership 2 Jul

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Availability of HVO to be expanded by Certas Energy

Availability of hydrotreated vegetable oil widened as part of seven-figure investment.

Alternative fuels 27 Jun

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New initiative to support early adopters of clean commercial transport

Called Aegis Trailblazers, it offers a range of perks for forward-thinking fleet operators who are committing early to clean refuelling.

Charging & infrastructure 18 Jun

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Just a third of fleets track harmful emissions

Microlise, which conducted the research ahead of Clean Air Day, said fleet managers have an important responsibility to ensure they are tracking emissions.

Fleet strategy 18 Jun

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Hydrogen ICE provides decarbonisation solution, says new report

The suitability and benefits of hydrogen internal combustion engines is the focus of a new report from the Government-backed Advanced Propulsion Centre.

Alternative fuels 17 Jun

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Take charge of the transition to an electric fleet with new Fleet News report

The switch to EVs is a top priority for most fleets, but it can be a complicated subject to tackle. This report provides comprehensive and straightforward advice.

Insight & policy 2 Jun

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Customer ‘demand and perception’ driving switch to alternative fuels

Almost two-thirds of fleets cite customer demand as behind their decision to switch to alternative fuels, and the speed at which they do it

Alternative fuels 22 May

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Fleet joins real-world trials of hydrogen and electric vehicles

John G Russell (Transport) is joining ZenFreight, part of the UK Government’s Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator (ZEHID) programme.

Alternative fuels 16 May

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Council bin lorry switch to HVO cuts emissions

Perth and Kinross Council is making the switch to hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) after a successful trial of the diesel alternative.

Alternative fuels 12 May

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Government investigating ‘green’ diesel after fraud claims

Figures suggest use of the fuel in the UK has increased from 8 million litres in 2019 to about 699 million litres in 2024.

Alternative fuels 9 Apr

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DPD begins on-the-road tests of electric HGV

It is conducting the trials with MAN, with the aim of introducing heavy-duty electric trucks later this year.

DPD 7 Apr

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Opinion: Green is the colour of a hydrogen future

When will hydrogen cars become viable for fleets? Simon Staton, client management director at Venson Automotive Solutions, cuts through the jargon to answer the question.

opinion 4 Apr

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Planning granted for ‘most significant road project in a generation’

The new 14-mile A-road will link the A2 in Kent with the A13 and M25 in Essex through the longest road tunnel in the UK.

National Highways 25 Mar

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Pathway to decarbonising freight transport in Wales plotted in new report

Policy options to decarbonise Wales’ commercial vehicle sector have been laid out in a new report by Zemo Partnership for the Welsh Government.

Alternative fuels 25 Mar

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Biofuel HGV fleet delivers 'significant' cut in emissions for LKQ

LKQ UK and Ireland is set to cut its annual carbon emissions, after transitioning its HGV logistics fleet to run on low carbon hydrotreated vegetable oil.

Alternative fuels 21 Mar

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Fleet emissions of refuse collection vehicles cut by a fifth

North Ayrshire Council has announced it has switched 36 refuse collection vehicles from diesel to hydrotreated vegetable oil.

Alternative fuels 17 Mar

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Cummins develops hydrogen combustion engine for trucks and buses

Cummins has developed a new hydrogen combustion engine for commercial vehicles in partnership with key technology partners.

hydrogen 10 Mar

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Electric HGV charging ‘superhubs’ planned for motorway services

A new national network of charging stations for electric heavy goods vehicles will be built, with the first 15 ‘superhubs’ to be opened by the end of 2027.

Charging & infrastructure 5 Mar