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ZeroMission secures £2.3 million investment to accelerate electric fleets

ZeroMission, the leading provider of an EV fleet management platform for commercial electric vehicles (EV’s), has announced new investment to continue its growth and expansion strategy. The round was co-led by European venture capital companies Delta Partners and Greencode with participation from Vireo Ventures and leading industry angel investors.

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BWG Foods takes delivery of Montracon double-deck trailer

BWG Foods has taken delivery of the first of three new Montracon Limited double-deck trailers from Setanta Vehicle Sales.

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Fleet operators must prioritise decarbonisation

Fleet operators must prioritise decarbonisation within their own businesses and understand the changes that must be made to future proof competitiveness. That’s the view of Aidan Flynn, CEO FTA Ireland.

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Diamond Trucks acquires Border Trucks

Diamond Trucks, the Renault Trucks dealer operating from two sites in Northern Ireland and Warrington, Cheshire, has acquired Border Trucks in Carlisle, the Renault Trucks sales and service dealership for the area bordering Scotland and England.

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TAPA EMEA launches truck Driver Security Guide

A new Driver Security Guide to increase the safety and security of truck drivers facing an escalation in criminal attacks in the Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) region has been launched by the Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA).

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RSA launches new campaign aimed at dangerous driving behaviours

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has launched a new campaign aimed at raising awareness of dangerous driving behaviours on Irish roads.

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Manfreight set to sponsor Portadown RFC

Portadown based Manfreight, a leader in logistics and distribution across Ireland and the UK, is partnering with Portadown Rugby Football Club (RFC) as its main sponsor.

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Volvo Trucks at IAA 2024

Volvo Trucks’ line-up at the IAA 2024 exhibition will be packed with proof points of Volvo’s determination to decarbonize transport and prevent accidents. Volvo will show trucks with battery-electric powertrains, fuel cells and renewable fuels in combustion engines – a strategy that enables sustainable transport today and tomorrow.

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DHL Supply Chain rolls out 50 new biomethane trucks across Tesco Ireland network

As part of its ongoing partnership with DHL Supply Chain, Tesco Ireland has taken delivery of 50 state-of-the-art biomethane fuelled trucks which will operate across its country-wide distribution network.

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Government will need to work with haulage sector – Minister concedes

Government will need to work hand in hand with the road haulage industry, as the country moves towards a zero-emission future

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New FTA Ireland report on fleet decarbonisation

If Irish heavy duty vehicle fleet operators are to decarbonise their fleets successfully, it will be vital that government and industry coordinate their efforts to provide the vision and guidance that the process can be as effective as possible. So says a new report “Decarbonising the Road Freight Sector Ireland”,...

Clevertec Systems and Queclink Wireless Solutions join forces

CleverTec Systems has teamed up with Queclink Wireless Solutions to develop all-in-one fleet and video telematics for electric cargo bikes. With the adoption of e-bikes within the last-mile delivery sector on the rise, the partnership will develop a bespoke technology solution to meet the road safety and performance needs of...

Perennial Freight chooses Camera Telematics

Perennial Freight, a leading Irish road transport specialist with daily services to the UK and mainland Europe, has adopted a sophisticated multi-camera system to support driver welfare, reduce insurance costs and operate responsibly. The company has teamed up with Camera Telematics to roll out the technology solution across 85 HGVs...

Certas Energy powers Silverstone’s race to net zero

Certas Energy supplied more than 250,000 litres of renewable diesel to the British Grand Prix in support of its mission to reach net zero emissions.

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All new vehicles to be equipped with Advanced Safety Systems

Newly manufactured vehicles sold in Ireland must now come equipped with a range of advanced safety systems.

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