As Bradford’s Clean Air Zone went into force, the first Dennis Eagle eCollect was put to work by Bradford Council after successfully trialling the all-electric vehicle earlier this year. The council’s goals are to install an actual zero-emissions fleet of…
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eSwingo electric sweeper wins award for Excellence in Innovation at RWM
Aebi Schmidt’s eSwingo all-electric compact sweeper has won the award for Excellence in Innovation at this year’s RWM and Let’s Recycle Awards, which were revealed ahead of the RWM and Let’s Recycle Live exhibition at Birmingham’s NEC. The eSwingo, which…
St Helens Council receives the first custom-built hydrogen fuel cell RCV
Faun Zoeller UK has delivered the UK’s first custom-built, hydrogen-fuelled waste collection vehicle to St Helens Borough Council. The truck is now ready for its integration into the council’s fleet. This pioneering investment by St Helens Borough Council forms part…
Fleetcor acquires Plugsurfing, a European electric vehicle solutions provider
Fleetcor Technologies, a global business payments company, announced the acquisition of Plugsurfing, a European electric vehicle software and network provider to vehicle OEMs, charge point operators (CPO), and fleets.
Nottingham City Council aims for carbon neutral target with seven new eSwingos
Nottingham City Council has ordered seven fully electric eSwingo compact sweepers from Aebi Schmidt as it works towards its target of becoming the UK’s first carbon-neutral city. Nottingham City Council has set a deadline of 2028 to achieve its net…
Renault Trucks joins forces with World EV Day
World EV Day, which takes place on 9 September 2022, has appointed Renault Trucks as its electric commercial vehicle sector lead for World EV Day 2022.
Blackburn with Darwen Council initiates a £1.3m fleet replacement scheme
Blackburn with Darwen Council’s executive board has approved a £1.3m fleet replacement programme to replace ageing and hired vehicles.
Birmingham trials its first all-electric eCollect
Birmingham City Council is trialling its first eCollect to combat climate change and air pollution.
Mercedes-Benz eActros Longhaul electric HGV launch set for September
Mercedes-Benz Trucks will unveil the eActros LongHaul electric truck for long-distance transport in September at the IAA.
Dennis Eagle launches 4×2 18-tonne eCollect RCV
Dennis Eagle has launched the new all-electric eCollect refuse collection vehicle.