Drones to look for potholes Drones could be the latest weapon in the battle to tackle badly damaged roads. As part of a government investment in innovation, £30 million is being spent on highway decarbonisation projects. The Live Labs 2 competition will support projects across the UK with a particular focus on making the construction, maintenance and running of the UK’s roads more sustainable. Published: 11 May 2022
Drivers see red if kept waiting on green In a recent RAC poll, an astonishing 44% of drivers say they have been kept waiting for more than 15 seconds by drivers who have failed to notice a traffic light has gone green – that’s often long enough for lights to change to red again. Published: 11 May 2022
La Boutique du Parquet lays down an eco-friendly marker with new electric van Happy customer: Ian Churchman with La Boutique du Parquet’s Mercedes-Benz eVito Published: 28 April 2022
Rossetts eVan Test Drive Event eVan Test Drive Event | 8.30am – 4pm | 24th – 25th May 2022 | Rossetts TPS, Spindle Way, Crawley, RH10 1TG Published: 22 April 2022
2-year extension of plug-in van and truck grants The Government has committed to a 2-year extension of plug-in van and truck grants, with the Department for Transport (DfT) saying that the move will support the purchase of tens of thousands of greener vans and trucks and help make the UK less reliant on imports of foreign oil. Published: 11 April 2022
St John Ambulance receives Van Excellence award St John Ambulance, the national health and first aid charity with around 580 vehicles in its fleet, has been awarded Van Excellence certification by one of the UK’s biggest business groups. Published: 31 March 2022
Ukraine crisis: An increase in oil prices is inevitable The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has warned that members have been impacted immediately by the increase in fuel prices following the attack by Russia on Ukraine. Already at record highs, the price of fuel at the pumps is expected to increase rapidly. Oil prices have surged, with Brent breaching more than $100 a barrel for the first time since 2014. Published: 31 March 2022
Mercedes-Benz Vans announces UK pricing and specification for the new eVito The next level, fully electric Mercedes-Benz eVito is now available for order by UK customers, with production and first deliveries starting in March. Published: 12 January 2022
Investment boost for electric charging infrastructure UK electric vehicle drivers who regularly drive in Europe will be relieved to know that rollout of charging points across Europe is picking up pace. Published: 15 December 2021