Just 2% of ULEZ scrappage vans replaced by EVs
New data seem to show that only two percent of polluting vans scrapped under the ULEZ scrappage scheme have so far been switched to...
JCB’s hydrogen combustion engine approved for use
JCB has seemingly cleared significant hurdles in its development of the world’s first hydrogen combustion engine after securing rulings from licensing authorities allowing it...
Government funding for innovations that “could revolutionise British rail travel”
Over £5 million has been provided to help launch innovative ideas that could transform rail travel and help decarbonize the rail network.
The “First of...
Training scheme for waste drivers
THE company that distributes Caterpillar equipment in the UK has launched a tailor-made training programme for the waste sector in a move to help...
UK’s first all-electric cement mixer completes trial
The UK’s first all-electric ready-mix concrete mixer has completed a three-month trial of commercial deliveries across Birmingham for sustainable building materials firm Tarmac.
The ‘e-mixer’,...
Selecting a wheeled loader: Five things to look for
David Banks, JCB’s Sales Manager – Waste and Recycling Sector, offers guidance for sites seeking a wheeled loader
As waste and recycling throughputs increase and...
Project aims to establish feasibility of solar-powered rail
Imperial College London and climate change charity 10:10 have teamed up to investigate the viability of using track-side solar panels to power trains, it...
Telehandler lifts up to 6 tonnes
JCB has unveiled its latest telescopic handler for the waste management industry, the 560-80 Wastemaster.
The high capacity vehicle is a heavy duty machine engineered...
Remanufactured component reduces downtime in Finnish quarry
A rock-crushing contractor in Finland has taken advantage of a remanufactured components programme for the replacement of a key component on a brand of...
Lambeth Pier connection paves way for greener River Thames
Electric boats along the River Thames will soon be able to plug in to charge and reduce emissions thanks to a partnership between...
London diesel sales falling faster than rest of the UK
Sales fell nearly 40% over the past four years with other regions only managing a decline of 20%, reported campaign group Transport & Environment,...
A growing relationship
A 15-YEAR relationship between a recycling company and a German manufacturer has continued with a recent order for three materials handlers.
Ward Recycling, a family-owned...
Feeding time for compost
A waste recycling company has invested in a pair of JCB machines to feed its latest composting facility.
The 436HT Wastemaster wheeled loaders were bought...
Handler is prepared for a scrap
A scrap handling specialist has boosted its equipment fleet with the addition of a new telescopic handler.
Johnson Metals Ltd of Bridgwater, Somerset, is using...
Myths steering English business toward £1billion fleet losses
Misconceptions about fleet management creating unnecessary costs
Hundreds of thousands of English businesses could be wasting £1billion every year simply because of misconceptions about how...
Hydrogen in aviation report anticipates widespread deployment in the 2030s
A new report, ‘Hydrogen in Aviation’, takes a closer look at the future demand for the putative aviation fuel in South Wales and South...
Funding for world-first liquid H2 bunkering facility for ships
The creator of what's claimed to be world’s first liquid hydrogen bunkering facility for fuelling zero-emission ships has won a UK Government grant to...
Cryogenic pump to offer sustainable alternative to diesel engines used for refrigeration in commercial...
A key milestone has been reached in a seemingly ground-breaking environmental transport programme led by Dearman Engine Company working with venture engineering specialist Productiv,...
Sponsored content: Waste trucks contract awarded
NRG Riverside has been awarded an initial eight-year contract-hire agreement to supply 40 vehicles with complete repair and maintenance support by Urbaser.
The arrangement...
How can we make EV charging points an affordable investment for SMEs?
Many organisations in the UK are investing in electric vehicle (EV) charging stations for their premises. Providing free charging can attract employees, boost a...
