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As the drive towards “greener” logistics continues, Innovate UK has announced that businesses can now apply for a share of up to £30m to develop vehicle technologies that significantly reduce CO2 emissions and improve air quality.
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London-based electric vehicle charging specialist Engenie has received a “substantial”...
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Hot on the heels of its “turnaround” annual results, Ireland’s An Post has announced plans for a “radically modernized” Post Office network following a “breakthrough deal” with the Irish Postmasters Union (IPU).
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DHL, DPD, GLS, Hermes and UPS are reportedly working together to trial a parcel delivery model in Berlin which will use cargo bikes and shared micro depots.
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The Polish online retailer Eobuwie.pl has ordered two Renault Twizy Cargo electric vehicles to make same-day deliveries in the city of Wrocław.
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Sainsbury’s is trialling the use of cargo bikes for grocery deliveries in London.
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A coalition of HGV associations have written a joint letter to the UK Transport Secretary Chris Grayling, calling for Government support in ensuring that the introduction of Clean Air Zones (CAZs) will not unfairly hit businesses who rely upon HGVs.
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Auto maker Daimler, Hubject and ebee smart technologies have been pilot a new system, called Plug&Charge, which enables users to access charging stations by means of a digital certificate.
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Just Eat has partnered with Eskuta to encourage the use of electric scooters for food deliveries by offering a 45% discount on the vehicles to its restaurant partners.
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Volvo Trucks has introduced its first all-electric truck for commercial use, the Volvo FL Electric.
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The Freight Transport Association has argued that the proposed Clean Air Zone for the city of Bath could have a “significant impact” on local businesses and independent logistics providers.
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As the momentum for a switch to electric vehicles continues to build, the GMB union has said the UK government and Ofgem must ensure that the costs of charging points on motorways “don’t fall on household billpayers”.
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