Truck Locator Sustainability Blog Archive

    Don-Bur Invests £700k In Major Solar & Manufacturing Upgrade
    Posted On: July 6, 2026
    Don-Bur has completed a major £700,000 investment at its Mossfield Road manufacturing headquarters, combining roof replacement, structural modernisation and a significant expansion of its rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) installation. ...
    Volvo: How Sustainability Impacts Transport Buyers' Decisions
    Posted On: May 22, 2026
    Motivated by consumer demand, government regulations, and their commitments to social responsibility, many companies are striving towards net-zero emissions. ...
    Bridgestone’s European Locations Now Fully Powered By Renewable Sources
    Posted On: March 25, 2021
    This announcement covers the firm’s tyre plants, R&D Centre, PCT plant, textile plant, and EMIA headquarters. ...
    Renault Trucks & EO Charging To Offer Free EO Genius Smart Chargers With First 50 Master ZE Electric Vehicles Sold
    Posted On: March 9, 2020
    EO Charging says this partnership offers Renault customers an easier way to transition to e-mobility by providing a proven electric vehicle coupled with a well-developed charging platform. ...
    Scania Teams With ASKO To Test Battery-Electric Trucks In City-Distribution Applications In Norway
    Posted On: February 18, 2020
    The programme will put two 27-tonne electric Scania lorries to work delivering appliances in Oslo; the trucks’ performance data will aid in future electric truck development. ...
    IVECO & FPT Industrial Will Produce Nikola TRE Trucks In Ulm, Germany
    Posted On: February 11, 2020
    The firms say the decision is due in large part to Germany’s commitment to developing hydrogen fuel cell-powered vehicles as outlined in its National Hydrogen Strategy. ...
    Renault Trucks Signs Agreement To Provide Carlsberg Group With 20 Electric D Wide Z.E. Trucks
    Posted On: February 6, 2020
    Renault Trucks President Bruno Blin says this deal is the first of its scale in Europe and proves “that the transport sector is undergoing a major transformation.” ...
    IVECO & Electra Commercial Vehicles Collaborating On Eurocargo-Based All-Electric Trucks
    Posted On: February 4, 2020
    The partnership is producing electric rigids for a number of applications, and Electra Chairman Sid Sadique says his firm “literally can’t build them quickly enough.” ...
    Biomethane-Fuelled IVECO Trucks Join Lidl’s Fleet, Potential To Reduce Emissions By 95%
    Posted On: January 29, 2020
    The Italian retailer will use the new green fleet to restock points of sale in Northern Italy from its logistics centre in Somaglia. ...
    Four Scania Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Powered Electric Trucks Enter Operation With Oslo Grocery Wholesaler
    Posted On: January 22, 2020
    The truck manufacturer says hydrogen gas “is an interesting option for long-haulage electrified transport, and early tests show that the technology also works well in colder climate.” ...
    Sittingbourne-Based Nicholls Transport Opens LNG Refuelling Station To Support 10 New IVECO Stralis NP 460 Tractor Units
    Posted On: January 8, 2020
    The new refuelling station and LNG vehicles mark an important first step for Nicholls as it moves toward becoming a more efficient, sustainable trucking operation. ...
    DAF Customers Accrue A Total Of 150,000 Kilometres With Six CF Electric Trucks
    Posted On: January 6, 2020
    DAF’s partners in the real-world tests are quite happy with the all-electric trucks thus far, and DAF are gathering valuable data which will help them refine the trucks further. ...
    IVECO Stralis NP 460 Running On 100% Natural Gas Tows Wandsworth Council Float In London New Year’s Day Parade
    Posted On: January 3, 2020
    The truck’s 12.9-litre Cursor 13 engine, manufactured by IVECO, reduces NO2 emissions by 90% and particulate matter by 99% running on LNG, and can reduce CO2 emissions by 95% when fueled by biomethane. ...
    Scania L 320 Hybrid Truck Wins Vado e Torno’s Sustainable Truck Of The Year Award In Italy
    Posted On: November 19, 2019
    In addition to reducing harmful emissions, the truck generates lower noise levels and provides better visibility for enhanced safety. ...
    Bridgestone Announces New Enliten Tyre Technology That Reduces Tyre Weight, Rolling Resistance & CO2 Emissions
    Posted On: June 18, 2019
    The company says its newest tyres, and the manufacturing process used to make them, are the next step on the way to Bridgestone’s goal of fully renewable and sustainable manufacturing by 2050. ...
    Green Truck 2019 Award Goes To Scania For The Third Consecutive Year
    Posted On: May 30, 2019
    The firm’s R 450 posted an average diesel fuel consumption of 23.25 litres per 100 kilometres, with greenhouse gas emissions of just 738 grams per kilometre. ...
    IVECO Helps Arcese With ULEZ
    Posted On: July 12, 2018
    The Italian truck maker’s gas-powered Daily Natural Power chassis cab will help the international logistics company make deliveries in London’s upcoming Ultra-Low Emission Zone. ...
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    Your Guide To Buying Used Vans In The UK
    Posted 11/09/2026
    Truck Locator makes it easy to find the right used van for your needs, providing photos, videos, and detailed specifications along with the seller’s contact information and the other vehicles they have for sale. ...
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    Rave Reviews & First-Class Demo See BCD Logistics Take 5 New Volvo FH Aeros
    Posted 10/09/2026
    BCD Logistics has added its first-ever batch of Volvo trucks to its fleet, taking delivery of five FH Aero 6x2 Globetrotter tractor units following the impressive performance of a demonstrator. ...
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    DPD Chooses Mercedes-Benz Vans For New EVs
    Posted 10/09/2026
    Mercedes-Benz Vans today announces that leading delivery company DPD has selected dealer eStar to supply 341 eSprinters as part of a wider fleet agreement. ...
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    The Truck Locator Buyer’s Guide To Luton Vans
    Posted 09/09/2026
    If you're in the market for a vehicle to transport lightweight but bulky cargo, explore Luton vans for sale on TruckLocator.co.uk. ...
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    MAN Forms Strategic Partnership With RMMV & WB Group & Revives Polish Truck Brand Star
    Posted 08/09/2026
    The aim of this partnership is to combine the complementary strengths and expertise of the three companies to address European defence requirements more effectively. ...
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    'Beyond Diesel': MAN Explains How Electric Trucks Become A Competitive Advantage Today
    Posted 07/09/2026
    A new strategic report from MAN Truck & Bus titled “Beyond Diesel” demonstrates through three international fleets at different stages of electrification that early adopters are gaining a structural competitive advantage. ...
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    How To Find Vans On TruckLocator.co.uk
    Posted 31/08/2026
    Bookmark this guide as a reference for finding new and used vans for sale or rent in the United Kingdom. ...
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    Volvo Releases Special-Edition Truck To Celebrate Its 100-Year Anniversary
    Posted 19/08/2026
    In a prelude to the Volvo Group’s 100th anniversary celebrations in 2027, Volvo Trucks has unveiled a new special version of its FH, FH16, FH Aero, and FH16 Aero tractor units. ...
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    A Plessas Transport Expands Krone Fleet With Further Container Equipment Investment
    Posted 14/08/2026
    The Felixstowe-based operator adds Krone Box Liner FS10 chassis and eLT3-40 straight frames as business continues to grow. ...
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    New Isuzu D-Max Electric Vehicle Powers Up Its 1-Tonne-Plus Payload, 3,500-KG Towing Capacity & Permanent Four-Wheel Drive For VoltWorx26
    Posted 07/08/2026
    The New Isuzu D-Max Electric Vehicle pickup demonstrated its work-ready toughness coupled with zero-emission performance at VoltWorx26 in East Sussex. ...
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