The Greater Cambridge Shared Waste Service – a partnership between South Cambridgeshire district and Cambridge city councils – has rolled out its first electric refuse collection vehicle (RCV). The fully electric Dennis Eagle ‘eCollect’ costs around £400,000, which the partnership says is more than the approximate £185,000 cost of a diesel bin lorry. However the
A new 30-day ‘try before you buy’ electric vehicle loan scheme piloted by the Nottingham ULEV Experience project could act as a blueprint for other UK cities that are considering Clean Air Zones. The scheme offers businesses and public sector organisations the opportunity of a fully-funded trial of electric cars and vans for 30 days
Renault’s Z.E. range of commercial vehicles win the coveted Green Award in the 2019 Company Van Today Awards Prestigious title awarded by the expert panel of Company Van Today magazine Award recognises Renault’s commitment to electric vehicle technology Master Z.E., Kangoo Z.E. 33 and Twizy Cargo form the UK’s most comprehensive electric van line-up Renault
An electric vehicle you’ll hear coming. Nissan has partnered with the famous Mackies of Scotland to create a rather sweet concept vehicle. The electric vehicle pioneers and the ice cream brand have collaborated to create an all-electric ice cream van for “Clean Air Day” in the U.K. on June 20th, which demonstrates how a “Sky
THE all-new LEVC electric van is based on the LEVC London cab which has 80-miles of zero-emissions range and a 377-range-extender hybrid. The makers of the new electric London cab has now developed a new van which could be a game changer in cities. LEVC’s new commercial vehicle is a zero-emissions light van which is
UK sales of Nissan e-NV200 increase by 200% as business leaders switch to zero emission deliveries e-NV200 tops zero-emissions LCV sales in 10 European markets, including UK, Italy, Norway and the Netherlands The Nissan e-NV200’s environmental credentials and practicality attracts fleet customers including DHL, Chronopost, in adddition to private hire businesses LONDON, UK (June 14,
The first European CO2 emission standards for trucks and other heavy commercial vehicles have now been set: the European Council’s formal adoption of the regulation was the final step in the procedure after the EU Parliament had passed the CO2 targets in April. According to the now-binding regulations, manufacturers must reduce CO2 emissions from new
DPD is to incorporate over 500 EVs into its delivery fleet, claiming a UK first with the addition of new Mercedes-Benz eVito vans. The move comes as part of the delivery company’s commitment to having 550 EVs as part of its fleet by 2021, with 100 of these to be added this year. The delivery
Renault EV Sales Strongly Increase In June 2019: 3rd Best Month Ever
Both the Renault ZOE and the Kangoo Z.E. sell like hot cakes Renault noted a very strong electric car sales results in June 2019, delivering some 6,418 cars (excluding Twizy), which is 45% more than a year ago. After six months, sales amounted to 30,659 YTD (up 43%): Renault ZOE (passenger and commercial versions) –
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