Van

Kicking off its national electric vehicle rollout, DHL has begun operation of a 14-strong fleet of new Renault ZE Master vans across London. The vans will operate from DHL’s Docklands depot and will serve central London. Vehicles will be recharged…

A joint venture between Group Renault and Plug Power will focus on the development of a new range of alternative fuel vans. By developing the vans, fuel and refuelling infrastructure, the companies aim to secure a 30% share of the…

A major new campaign focusing on the mental health of commercial vehicle drivers has been launched. The CALM Driver is a collaboration between Driving for Better Business, the government-backed Highways England programme, and the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM). It…

While many areas of the economy have spent much of 2020 battening down the hatches in the face of the global pandemic and Brexit looming large on the horizon, the UK’s used van market has been going from strength to…

Throughout November, Peugeot is offering £500 of free signwriting with each purchase from its light commercial vehicle range. The company will also offer local business the chance to enter a competition. The winners will have company information displayed, for free,…

Electrification has emerged as one of the leading technologies for reducing emissions. The challenge is to be ready for the government’s plan to end the sale new petrol and diesel cars and vans. Originally 2040, the government has mooted a…

BT Group is the latest fleet operator to begin trials of new commercial electric vehicle technology. The company is to test the LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) VN5 van ahead of its official production kick-off in November. BT Group will begin…

Einride has unveiled its new autonomous Pod, now available for reservation for the first time. The Autonomous Electric Transport (AET) Pod is also supported by the company’s new intelligent freight mobility platform and features a refined, more aerodynamic design. Robert…

DPD has announced its ambition to cut final mile emissions by 89% in 25 UK locations by 2025. The delivery company has recently completed a low emissions trial in London and is more widely investing in a low and zero-emissions…

Home delivery services are surging in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic and it may change the way we shop forever. Supermarkets are expanding their delivery fleets and additional chains are working to introduce their own networks. According to data and…