Last-mile deliveries

More than 90% trialling electric vans opt to keep them, Arval UK reveals

 
Nine out of ten firms that trial electric vans on medium term rental deals are opting to keep them, according to vehicle leasing and fleet management firm Arval UK. The company, which is part of […]

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Kickstart electric van transition or risk it stalling, AFP warns government

 
The transition to electric vans is in danger of stalling unless the government can offer operators more support, the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) said this week. The call comes as AFP members report a […]

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Alan R Jones & Sons bolsters fleet with two DAF XG trucks

 
Alan R Jones & Sons, which was acquired by Fagan & Whalley in February this year, has boosted its fleet with two new DAF XG trucks. The move underlines the company’s plans to expand its […]

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First Hydrogen hires EDAG to design mass produced zero-emission vans

 
First Hydrogen has selected EDAG Group (EDAG) as its design partner for its next generation of hydrogen fuel cell vans (FCEVs). The German design and engineering company, which specialises in concept cars, prototypes and top […]

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Martin Brower boosts fleet with 24 Carrier Transicold Vector eCool trailers

 
Logistics service provider Martin Brower is adding 24 Carrier Transicold’s Vector eCool refrigerated trailer units to its fleet. The company, which is a global supply chain provider for restaurant chains worldwide, will operate the new […]

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Pall-Ex to roll out exclusive last mile delivery scheme across UK cities

 
Pall-Ex Group is planning to roll out a last mile delivery scheme across multiple cities early next year after its launch in London delivered service levels above 96.5% and boosted members’ annual revenues by over […]

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Mercedes Benz, Maxus, Toyota and Volkswagen see fall in e-van sales, research reveals

 
Some manufacturers have seen falling electric van sales in the year to November 2022, despite plummeting diesel van sales, according to the latest research from New AutoMotive. According to data from the company’s latest Electric […]

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DHL Parcel UK ramps up net zero journey with delivery of Volvo electric trucks and LNG tractors

 
DHL Parcel UK is moving one step closer to its net zero logistics target with the delivery of six fully electric 16-tonne Volvo trucks and 30 LNG Volvo tractor units. The Volvo electric 16 tonners […]

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Hived inks deal with Asos for sustainable deliveries across Greater London

 
Delivery start-up Hived has sealed a partnership deal with fashion retailer Asos to fulfil its same-day delivery orders in Greater London. The delivery company, which was launched in 2021, operates an electric fleet of vans, […]

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Consortium hails final-mile 5G trial of autonomous Terberg electric HGV a success

 
The trial of an autonomous Terberg electric HGV, designed for final-mile delivery, has been completed successfully, according to the consortium leading the project. The pilot, which took place on the 9 and 10 June, saw a Terberg HGV, retrofitted…