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June’s Electric Vehicle & Alternative Drivetrain News Roundup

June’s Electric Vehicle & Alternative Drivetrain News Roundup

To preface this month’s edition of our Monthly Electric Vehicle & Alternative Drivetrain News Roundup, new research led by the UK Met Office has found that there is a 48% chance that the Earth will exceed 1.5°C of warming above pre-industrial levels over the next four years, even if humans stopped all emissions immediately. Research […]

Electric Vehicles & Alternative Drivetrains Sustainability Posted by Joe Whitehurst on June 30, 2022.
What do transportation operators really think about the UK’s progression towards net zero emissions by 2050?

What do transportation operators really think about the UK’s progression towards net zero emissions by 2050?

A collection of 190 countries worldwide, including the UK, have pledged to reach net zero emissions by 2050 in a bid to tackle the escalating climate crisis. The UK government has ambitious aims to meet this pledge via their Net Zero Strategy initiative – a collection of policies and proposals that are designed to decarbonise […]

Electric Vehicles & Alternative Drivetrains Sustainability Posted by Joe Whitehurst on June 21, 2022.
May’s Electric Vehicle & Alternative Drivetrain News Roundup

May’s Electric Vehicle & Alternative Drivetrain News Roundup

Welcome to the first edition of our new monthly Electric Vehicle & Alternative Drivetrain News Roundup, where we’ll be summarising and assessing our favourite bits of news worldwide pertaining to a wide range of eco-friendly vehicle types. In this month’s May edition Renault Trucks, Tesla, DPD, the UK Government, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) […]

Electric Vehicles & Alternative Drivetrains Sustainability Posted by Joe Whitehurst on June 6, 2022.
Carbon pricing & the EU’s efforts to curb road transportation emissions

Carbon pricing & the EU’s efforts to curb road transportation emissions

Today (Tuesday 17 May) Members of the European Parliament’s Environment Committee will vote to extend the existing European Union Emission Trading System to include buildings and road transport via the ‘Fit for 55’ programme. The ‘Fit for 55’ programme includes a set of policy proposals that update EU legislation and implement new climate initiatives – […]

Electric Vehicles & Alternative Drivetrains Sustainability Posted by Joe Whitehurst on May 17, 2022.
The steps towards e-mobility required for commercial vehicles (CVs and LCVs)

The steps towards e-mobility required for commercial vehicles (CVs and LCVs)

While we’ve seen a large uptake in the number of people (and businesses) opting for Electric Vehicles (EVs) in place of their petrol and diesel equivalents, there’s still plenty of work to be done in order to make e-mobility work on the commercial front.  The Current Problem Travelling long distances, in vehicles that require a […]

Electric Vehicles & Alternative Drivetrains Sustainability Posted by Rob Spivey on April 11, 2022.
Everything you need to know about aerodynamic truck legislation

Everything you need to know about aerodynamic truck legislation

Aerodynamic truck legislation ready to Improve Fuel Efficiency, Reduce Emissions and Improve Road Safety in the UK As of the 14th February 2022, HGV operators in the UK have been given the green light to use aerodynamic truck features as a result of a change in legislation.  These changes mean that HGV operators can now […]

Electric Vehicles & Alternative Drivetrains Sustainability Posted by Rob Spivey on March 3, 2022.
What to expect in logistics & delivery management in 2022

What to expect in logistics & delivery management in 2022

What’s 2022 got in store for the transportation, delivery & logistics sector? 2020 may have been the year that changed everything, but 2021 didn’t see the ‘return to normal’ many were looking for. The last two years have seen exponential changes to the way we live, work – and shop. In fact, if 2021 has […]

Analytics Electric Vehicles & Alternative Drivetrains Logistics News Stream Team News Sustainability Posted by Paul on January 25, 2022.
The Move to Electric Vehicles for Logistics Operators

The Move to Electric Vehicles for Logistics Operators

The pressure is on to move towards electric and sustainable power as we hear more and more about the climate crisis – and the increasing demand from consumers for more sustainable deliveries. The biggest way that the UK’s logistics sector can lead the charge (no pun intended) is with electric and hybrid fleets and other […]

Electric Vehicles & Alternative Drivetrains Sustainability Posted by Paul on July 26, 2021.
Alternatively-Powered Vehicles – Making the Transition to Zero-emission Mobility (ACEA Progress Report)

Alternatively-Powered Vehicles – Making the Transition to Zero-emission Mobility (ACEA Progress Report)

In today’s world, many of us are aware of the sustainability implications of many of the actions we take, and this is no different for automotive manufacturers making the transition towards zero-emission mobility with alternatively-powered vehicles.  In April 2019, the European Parliament and Council adopted Regulation (EU) 2019/631, which introduced CO2 emissions standards for new […]

Electric Vehicles & Alternative Drivetrains Sustainability Posted by Rob Spivey on July 19, 2021.
The Last Mile: How Can We Make it More Sustainable?

The Last Mile: How Can We Make it More Sustainable?

A change in consumer behaviour, and a soaring number of online orders has encouraged many businesses to think about how they can make their last mile deliveries more sustainable.  As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, retailers have been faced with a surge in the number of orders being placed and, as a result, have […]

Electric Vehicles & Alternative Drivetrains Last Mile Delivery Sustainability Posted by Rob Spivey on May 5, 2021.
Electric vehicles & Milk runs

Electric vehicles & Milk runs

Dave Pickburn #StreamTeam update | 12 July 2019 | Electric vehicles & Milk runs Hello! Its Dave Pickburn I’ve been on holiday for the last week or so, it’s good to be back. I did a trip from Leeds to London to Cornwall and back again, all on electric. While we were in London, it […]

Electric Vehicles & Alternative Drivetrains Stream Team News Sustainability Video Updates Posted by Paul on July 15, 2019.
The Big Switch: Businesses moving to electric & low-emissions vehicles

The Big Switch: Businesses moving to electric & low-emissions vehicles

With the environment (and our need to protect it ) more and more in the public eye, business owners and fleet operators may be wondering how they can reduce their environmental impact. Transport remains the biggest emitting sector of greenhouse gas emissions in the UK, with as much as 27% of total greenhouse gas emissions […]

Electric Vehicles & Alternative Drivetrains Sustainability Posted by Paul on June 3, 2019.
Licence regulations updated for battery-powered, electric light goods vehicles

Licence regulations updated for battery-powered, electric light goods vehicles

Dave Pickburn #StreamTeam update | 31 May 2019 Hi! Its Dave Pickburn, Friday afternoon and its been a busy week as usual. This week, I’m quite happy on a Friday afternoon. We invest a lot in research & development and invest into the Stream product. We’ve been doing our R&D claim, but it’s hard work to do, […]

Electric Vehicles & Alternative Drivetrains Stream Team News Sustainability Video Updates Posted by Paul on May 31, 2019.
How are low and zero emissions vehicles impacting the UK today?

How are low and zero emissions vehicles impacting the UK today?

A report from the Department for Transport estimates that the global market for low and zero emissions vehicles could reach between £1 and 2 trillion per year by 2030. That’s just 12 years away – if it sounds far off, remember that twelve years ago was only 2006. Daniel Craig was making his debut as James Bond […]

Electric Vehicles & Alternative Drivetrains Sustainability Posted by Paul on October 3, 2018.
Another Step Forward in the Move to Electric Delivery Vehicles

Another Step Forward in the Move to Electric Delivery Vehicles

Good news for any operators with electric delivery vehicles, ‘alternative fuel’ vans or green fleets. The Department for Transport has this month updated their plans to allow drivers holding a category B (car) licence to operate heavier vans, provided they are fuelled by low-emissions technology. The move comes after much discussion about the “payload penalty”, which […]

Electric Vehicles & Alternative Drivetrains Sustainability Uncategorized Posted by Paul on May 4, 2018.
Electric Vehicles Won’t Run Out of Charge Mid-Delivery, with Stream’s Latest Route Optimisation Update

Electric Vehicles Won’t Run Out of Charge Mid-Delivery, with Stream’s Latest Route Optimisation Update

With the newest release of Stream’s award-winning logistics & transport management software, Stream Go, it is easier than ever to plan and optimise routes for electric delivery and commercial vehicles. Stream Go now takes electric vehicles’ range limits into account when planning and optimising delivery and collection routes. This ensures that sustainable vehicles can complete […]

Electric Vehicles & Alternative Drivetrains Sustainability Posted by Paul on March 27, 2018.
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