Fitting sails and slowing down could cut shipping emissions by up to 40%, says...
Computer-generated image of a ship retro-fitted with sails (image credit: Smart Green Shipping).
Fitting sails to cargo ships and sailing more slowly could reduce greenhouse...
DMU in project to assess impact of electric vehicle recharging
A team of experts from De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester will be part of major new project to assess the impact of electric...
Solar road surfacing solution to begin UK trials in 2017
Described as “the world’s first ever photovoltaic road surfacing material”, Colas’ Wattway will begin trialling in the UK next year, at up to three...
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MIX Telematics has launched a new version of its in-cab display.
With a seven-inch colour touch screen the Mix Rovi allows communication and information exchange...
Cleaner air in the capital: London has first UK authority to run fully electric...
The City of London Corporation will become the first UK governing body to run a full fleet of Electric Refuse Collection Vehicles (ERCVs) following...
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...
Films promote safe machinery handling at waste sites
JCB has produced a series of five ‘WasteWise’ films that promote the safe and efficient operation of handling machinery at waste sites.
The films are...
Recycled marine fuels innovator announces first sale of light bitumen
Ecoslops, which claims to be the first company to develop technology to produce recycled marine fuels from marine oil residues (‘slops’), has announced its...
“Ground-breaking” trial paves way for more transparency and traceability in the marine fuels supply...
The first pilot of BunkerTrace, a system that combines synthetic DNA tracers and blockchain to manage risk for marine fuels by creating a transparent...
Management and maintenance of effluent and discharge in railway depots
Trade effluent and wastewater discharge in railway depots can be a costly necessity which, if not managed and monitored correctly, can have a detrimental...
UK bus company installs air cleaning technology to protect drivers from COVID-19
Warrington’s Own Buses has become the first bus company in the world to install air cleaning devices across its entire operational bus fleet, in...
Green credentials and convenience await charging infrastructure
ELECTRIC vehicles remain expensive and their takeup is at a very early stage, but there are reasons to believe the technology has a strong...
New tool assesses climate change impact on Europe’s roads
The impact of climate change on our road network is climbing the list of national priorities. Across Europe, National Road Administrations (NRAs) are having...
Loading shovel in UK debut with waste firm
CUMBRIA Waste Management has taken delivery of the first machine of its kind in the UK. The deal is part of a “significant” investment...
AI-based system aims to improve driver trust and increase uptake of electric vehicles
The firm Spark EV Technology has partnered with the University of Essex in a new Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with the aim of tackling...
Roads and digital innovation: White paper presents highlights from local authority project leads
A seemingly ground-breaking government-funded initiative to accelerate innovation in the roads sector has published its latest white paper, looking at the role of digital...
Edinburgh event to showcase electric vehicle benefits for business
FORMER Top Gear host Quentin Willson will join a fleet of industry experts in Edinburgh next weekend at a free show intended to showcase...
How to ensure your winter gritting respects the environment
Gritting is one of the most effective and cost-effective ways to keep the economy moving through adverse weather with safer roads that are free...
Trials completed on world’s first ultra low carbon and sulphur drop in ‘bio-fuel oil’
What is claimed to be the world’s first zero emission, ‘drop in’ Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO)-equivalent marine biofuel has successfully completed trials, according to...
Scotland should follow on-demand bus schemes example of other UK regions, says charity
Schemes which would see passengers order on-demand bus services should be introduced in Scotland, a leading mobility charity has said.
The ‘flexible bus’ initiative would...
