A year since Chancellor Philip Hammond announced a review into the extent of cheap red diesel used in urban areas, zero emission tech experts at Dearman say proposals urgently need to be brought forward. The call for evidence was announced in the Chancellor’s Spring Budget on 8th March 2017,… Read more »
Miller Oils Ltd announces the acquisition of Fuel Additive Science Technologies Ltd (FAST)
Millers Oils Ltd, the independent blender and supplier of advanced oils, lubricants and fuel treatments to the automotive (including motorsport and classic), industrial and commercial vehicle sectors, is pleased to announce that the company has acquired 100% of the share capital in Fuel Additive Science Technologies Ltd (FAST). FAST will continue to operate… Read more »
Insolvency figures underline need for fuel duty cut, says FTA
A dramatic increase in the number of road freight companies going bust highlights the urgent need for a cut in fuel duty to prevent further business failures, says the Freight Transport Association (FTA), the largest and most active membership association representing the logistics sector. Official figures[i] show the number… Read more »
How can haulage companies deliver cleaner, healthier fleets to combat poor air quality in the UK?
In the wake of the T-charge introduction in London and the impending roll-out of Clean Air Zones in five British cities by 2020, haulage companies are facing added pressure to operate lower emission fleets. So how can managers ensure their fleets meet these requirements without being crippled by logistical and… Read more »
UK government urged to remove stealth diesel tax exemption for commercial second engines
Almost two thirds (62%) of UK citizens would support a government move to end a stealth tax exemption for diesel used in smaller second engines of commercial vehicles. This is according to the clean cold technology company Dearman. The survey of 1,000 adults in the UK showed that almost three… Read more »
New LNG Volvo Trucks offer same performance as diesel, but with 20-100% lower CO2 emissions
Volvo Trucks is now introducing Euro 6-compliant heavy duty trucks running on liquefied natural gas or biogas. The new trucks have the same performance, driveability and fuel consumption as Volvo’s diesel-powered models. Furthermore, the new trucks’ CO₂ emissions are 20–100 per cent lower compared with diesel, depending on choice of… Read more »
Volvo: Liquefied Gas is the best available climate alternative for the long-haul
By replacing diesel with liquefied natural gas or biogas, CO2 emissions from heavy trucks can be drastically reduced. Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is today used primarily in industrial operations, but it has excellent prerequisites for being a competitive vehicle fuel with considerable environmental benefits. This is the opinion of Volvo… Read more »
UK firms challenged to cut freight emissions
Companies are urged to compete for up to £15 million of funding to develop technology to reduce harmful emissions from freight. Roads Minister Jesse Norman has today called on UK businesses to lead research into low emission technology for lorries, as well as cars and vans. The projects could see… Read more »
UK Fuels hits 2,250 sites on its bunker network
UK Fuels, the leading fuel card provider and part of Radius Payment Solutions, has expanded its UK Fuels network to over 2,250 UK sites. This includes reaching the 550 site mark for fuelling stations for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), making UK Fuels the largest independent network in the UK. The… Read more »
Pallet-Track member Lynn Star records dramatic drop in costs and NOx through LPG pilot
A family-run logistics business is looking to a greener, cleaner and less costly future for the next generation after a successful trial involving LPG (Liquid Petroleum Gas) on one its vehicles has resulted in an almost 18 per cent reduction in fuel costs and the halving of its NOx (Nitrogen… Read more »
