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Electra signs MOU with Proton Power Systems for the production of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles
Electra Commercial Vehicles has signed an MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) with Proton Motor Power Systems, a producer of hydrogen fuel cells and electric hybrid systems with a zero-carbon footprint, to develop zero-emission fuel cell trucks in the UK and Ireland.…
Volvo and VW the only European carmakers on track to electrify on time – study
Volvo and Volkswagen are the only major carmakers ready to switch to electric in line with Europe’s net zero climate target, according to new analysis by Transport & Environment (T&E). T&E’s ranking of the readiness of 10 major OEMs in Europe to…
BM Catalysts takes action on air quality and becomes a WCRAQ member
Emissions specialist joins Commission for improving road air quality. BM Catalysts has become an affiliated member of the Westminster Commission for Road Air Quality (WCRAQ), set-up to improve air quality in the UK. The UK manufacturer and exporter of catalytic…
Lawmakers agree new road tolls to incentivise switch to cleaner trucks
European hauliers will slash their costs by driving trucks that reduce carbon and air pollution under a new tolling system agreed by EU lawmakers last night. From 2023, emissions-free trucks will get at least half off road tolls while fossil-fuel trucks will…
Safety first as JCB site dumper crowned hire product of the year
The safety benefits of JCB’s smallest site dumper have been honoured with a national award from the rental sector.
WasteCare adds Grafter gas bottle carriers to its growing Isuzu truck fleet
WasteCare has expanded its relationship with Isuzu by adding its first ever Isuzu Grafter 3.5 tonne trucks to its nationwide fleet.
An educational journey towards an electric future
OWL Midlands, held on July 8 at New Hall in Sutton Coldfield, will have the new ‘Dennis to the Rescue’ mobile classroom on show. Attendees will also discover the benefits of switching over to electric refuse collection vehicles.
WCRAQ appoints Charlotte Smith as Youth Ambassador to protect children from air pollution
WCRAQ has appointed Charlotte Smith, 14-year-old founder of the EV Thank You campaign to improve children’s health, as Youth Ambassador.
Jon Siviter joins Creative Vehicle Wrapping as Director
Jon Siviter recently joined the team at specialist wrapping company Creative Vehicle Wrapping (CVW) as Director. Jon leaves his position as UK Sales Manager for Riverside Truck Rental (part of the NRG Group) to take up the new role.