All articles by John Wood – Page 67
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NewsDfT shows green light to longer lorries to reduce carbon emissions and congestion
The Department for Transport (DfT) is planning to expand use of longer goods vehicles saying they will reduce mileage, congestion and carbon emissions.
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NewsMFG signs deal for the supply of 150 ultra-rapid EV chargers at sites across the UK
MFG has signed an agreement with Swarco Smart Charging for the supply of 150 ultra-rapid EV chargers at sites across the UK.
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NewsScottish Wholesale Association investigates use of hydrogen fuel cells in road freight
Trade group the Scottish Wholesale Association has joined forces with Arcola Energy to identify the business case for hydrogen fuel cell technology in the UK’s transition to zero-emission road freight.
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NewsStudy finds EV charging infrastructure presents significant barriers to users with disabilities
Parts of the UK’s electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure present significant barriers to users with disabilities, a study has found.
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NewsNew analysis reinforces CMA warning over postcode lottery for EV charging
Analysis from Cornwall Insight has backed up concerns raised last month by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) that electric vehicle (EV) charging can be a “postcode lottery” and that some areas are at risk of being left behind.
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NewsAlmost half of transactions forecast to be contactless by the end of 2022
Contactless spending is expected to account for almost half of all transactions by the end of 2022 (47%), as it becomes the most popular payment method for the first time, according to new research.
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NewsRingleader of tobacco-smuggling gang jailed for more than eight years
The ringleader of a criminal gang that attempted to flood the UK with more than 79 million illegal cigarettes has been jailed for more than eight years.
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NewsPRA criticises proposed reform of business rates for lacking in ambition
The PRA has criticised proposed reforms to the business rates system for lacking in ambition.
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NewsMan wielding a pitchfork involved in a brawl on petrol station forecourt
A man wielding a pitchfork was among a mob caught on camera fighting on a forecourt in Northern Ireland.
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NewsSewell on the go raises funds for local charity that helps armed forces veterans
Top 50 Indie Sewell on the go has thanked its customers for raising more than £1,000 for local charity Hull 4 Heroes, and rounded the figure up to £2,000 to support the work the charity does to support veterans.
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NewsGovernment awards more than £91m to projects developing emission-free technology
Schemes to develop a hydrogen-fuelled engine and electric car batteries with range similar to internal combustion engines and which can charge in as little as 12 minutes are among projects awarded over £91m of government and industry funding to develop the latest green automotive technology.
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NewsElectric buses added in London after new connection is installed
New electric buses are operating from a south-west London bus garage after a new electricity connection was installed.
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NewsBritish consortium seeks to develop solid-state batteries for electric vehicles
A consortium of seven UK-based organisations, including battery manufacturer Britishvolt, has signed a memorandum of understanding to combine ambitions to develop world-leading prototype solid-state battery technology for electric vehicles.
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NewsMFG’s private equity owners agree £7bn takeover deal with Morrisons’ directors
US private equity giant Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) – which owns the UK’s biggest independent forecourt group MFG – is now the front runner in a bidding war to take over Morrisons.
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NewsPRA welcomes Government’s Hydrogen Strategy and says forecourts are ready for it
The PRA has welcomed the long-awaited Hydrogen strategy that has been published by the government.
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NewsPhillips 66 reopens its Jet Newton Park service station after a major upgrade
Phillips 66 has reopened its Jet Newton Park service station on the outskirts of Darlington in County Durham after a major upgrade of the site.
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NewsHydrogen transport pilots in Tees Valley awarded £2.5m in government grants
Hydrogen transport pilots in the Tees Valley area are to go ahead after the transport secretary Grant Shapps announced the winners of a £2.5m R&D competition.
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NewsRoadchef introduces toy dog to raise funds for Cancer Research UK
Motorway service area operator Roadchef has launched an initiative to raise funds for Cancer Research UK.
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NewsArmy starts initiative to make all of its non-combat vehicles electric by 2030
Electric vehicle charging infrastructure has been installed at military sites across the south of England in an initiative which aims to make the Army’s entire non-combat fleet of vehicles electric by 2030.
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NewsOnline initiative launched to help smaller retailers to cut their carbon footprint
The UK’s Retail Sector Council (RSC) has launched a national online initiative to help small independent retailers cut their carbon footprint and become more environmentally friendly.