Fleet

Can Toyota’s New Hydrogen Tech Decarbonise Road Freight?

More than 70% of European freight is transported by heavy-duty vehicles on land. 
Almost all of Europe’s 6.5 million trucks are powered by diesel – alternative powertrains make up just 1% of the fleet. 
Despite freight vehicles making up just 2% of aut…

Road freight transport by vehicle characteristics

The EU fleet of goods vehicles
There were nearly 4.0 million goods vehicles registered in the EU in 2022. This number was 1.5 % higher than in 2021 (see Table 1). When looking at the average annual growth rate, no significant changes occurred between …

Van Elle holds margins despite dip in revenue

Chief executive Mark Cutler
In the year ended 30th April 2024 Van Elle Holdings plc generated revenue of £139.5m (2023: £148.7m) and made a pre-tax profit of £5.6m (2023: £5.4m).
The underlying operating margin remained at 3.9%, consistent with the p…

Aiming to be the UK’s most sustainable port

PD Ports has a publicly stated aim to be the UK’s most sustainable port company, with a commitment to reach Net Zero operations by 2040.
Today, we launch our company’s sustainability strategy which, for the first time, marks a formal commitment to PD’s…

HGV Operators to Meet London’s Direct Vision Standard!

More Time for HGV Operators to Meet London’s Direct Vision Standards!
The grace period for the London Direct Vision Standard (DVS) has been extended from three months to 6 months now with a deadline date of 4th May 2025. This extension provides more ti…

Prohire invests in new vehicles and mobile technicians

Prohire has invested in new recruits and vehicles to expand its mobile technician service nationwide.
Serving customers of Prohire and ProGreen, the company’s alternative fuels division, Anthony Lewis joins from Zenith’s mobile division to cover the no…

DAF Trucks appoints Louis Jones to lead EV capability

DAF Trucks has appointed Louis Jones to the role of EV & Connected Services Director. He joins a growing EV department at DAF’s head-office in Haddenham including Adam Bennett, EV & Sustainability Manager and Amy Carter, EV Operations Manager, …