The Green Mile


The UK's Department for Transport has opened a consultation on the opportunities available to deliver goods more sustainably and make the last mile greener.

In a statement issued yesterday (30 July), the DfT said that it was calling for evidence to explore how clean vehicles such as electrically powered e-vans, micro vehicles and e-cargo bikes can "provide better service to customers for cargo in comparison to light commercial vehicles".

The DfT would like to hear evidence of how innovative logistics solutions such as cargo consolidation centres, shared hubs and micro-depots could help to alleviate the pressures on urban last mile deliveries.

Importantly, the DfT is inviting suggestions on how the delivery industry could be incentivised to take up clean, last-mile delivery options - and it also wants to have a better understanding of the perceived barriers to switching over to a sustainable delivery model.

In his foreword to the discussion document, the Transport Minister Jesse Norman said: "We want the UK to explore all modes of e-cargo and emerging transport technologies for last mile deliveries, so we can help create beautiful, liveable, green and connected towns and cities. The results of this Call for Evidence will in turn form part of the Government’s Future of Mobility Grand Challenge."

The last mile delivery consultation closes on 20 September.

Click here to view the DfT's Last Mile discussion document.


Comments

  1. Christina PorterFebruary 13, 2021 at 9:27 AM

    If you have four or fewer people in your family and want to drive an award-winning vehicle every day, the All-New Wrangler is for you. Get more info from turnersvillejeep.com

    ReplyDelete
  2. car trade bloggerMarch 17, 2021 at 7:20 AM

    Maybe using electrical vehicles is the answer to deliver goods more sustainably and make the last mile greener. While here I'm polluting the environment with a gas powered 2012 Subaru Exiga. I wish I could make my car more sustainable.

    ReplyDelete
  3. JoneApril 18, 2021 at 7:43 AM

    Arranmore island ferry Pretty good post. I just stumbled upon your blog and wanted to say that I have really enjoyed reading your blog posts. Any way I'll be subscribing to your feed and I hope you post again soon. Big thanks for the useful info.

    ReplyDelete
  4. Areeba Shaikh (H)June 13, 2021 at 9:10 AM

    Shopify delievery A very awesome blog post. We are really grateful for your blog post. You will find a lot of approaches after visiting your post.

    ReplyDelete
  5. DwayneJune 14, 2021 at 1:51 AM

    I found decent information in your post about this. I am fascinated with your work and capacity. Thankful to you. corporate courier services

    ReplyDelete
  6. aaronnssdOctober 30, 2021 at 11:30 PM

    I prefer high-quality content, which I discovered in your article. The information you've provided is useful and important to us. Continue to post articles like these courier service walsall. Thank you very much.

    ReplyDelete
  7. james johnNovember 10, 2021 at 1:23 PM

    The article was up to the point and described the information about education and learning. Thanks to blog author for wonderful and informative post. CBD shop

    ReplyDelete
  8. ji jhon 88January 11, 2022 at 10:29 AM

    I've been to Las Vegas several times and I've never been disappointed. It seems to get better each time but this goes back to trying new things. One year I had a conference and asked my best friend from high school to join me after the conference ended. Lamborghini Rental

    ReplyDelete
  9. James FranklinApril 17, 2022 at 4:51 AM

    Cold weather can drain power from your car battery at any time. A quick call to Tow Truck Now will help you to start a vehicle with your discharged or dead battery. Their roadside assistance teams will help to boost your battery at any time. Battery boost service

    ReplyDelete
  10. wiki wikiApril 29, 2022 at 8:28 AM


    We have a lot of things that we send from one place to another such as if we consider that most of the people send gifts, Important documents from one place to another. At this time we need a company that Deliver safety goods wherever we want. There is only one WikiWiki Express company that can do this job honestly and securely. They have the best courier services in Hawaii , whether local or international

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Penske Truck Leasing joins CharIN

Image
Pennsylvania-based Penske Truck Leasing has joined the Charging Interface Initiative (CharIN). CharIN aims to promote the Combined Charging System (CCS) as the global standard for charging electric vehicles (EVs) of all types.  In a statement issued on Monday (13 August), Penske said it will take part in the group's "High Power Charging for Commercial Vehicles Task Force" (HPCCV Task Force). Penske Truck Leasing is the first in its industry to join the CharIN organization. "As a leading services provider to commercial fleets, we feel standardization around electric vehicle charging and charging stations will help accelerate the use of electric vehicles within the transportation industry," said Brian Hard, President and CEO of Penske Truck Leasing. "The interoperability of vehicle charging stations over the road is essential for commercial fleet uptime, efficiency, maintenance, and general ease of use for the industry." Penske Truck Leasing ...
Read more

EUROPE: All-electric ferry service set to launch in Gothenburg

Image
An all-electric ferry service, powered by a Volvo Penta system, is set to be launched in Gothenburg as part of the ElectriCity project.  Gothenburg’s ElectriCity partnership is a collaboration between industry, academia and local government.to test sustainable transportation systems.  Volvo Penta’s sister company Volvo Buses has already supplied electric buses for the project. The new electric-powered ferry will link both sides of the Göta River. In a statement issued on Friday (1 February) , Volva Penta said: ‘While Gothenburg’s waterways already feature ferries powered by electricity, in the form of diesel-electric engines, these operate on short routes across the river. ElectriCity’s Volvo Penta-powered electric vessel, meanwhile, will be the first fully-electric ferry in the city able to complete longer, multi-stop routes along the river, and ultimately incorporate quick charging capabilities.’ The Älvsnabben 4 will be converted into the all-electric drive by...
Read more

Electric Marvel

Image
UPS has announced it will be working with Thor Trucks to develop and test a fully-electric class 6 delivery truck in Los Angeles, California. In a statement issued yesterday (31 July), UPS said that the truck has a driving range around 100 miles (which should be sufficient for urban deliveries) and is expected to be ready for deployment later this year. As a class 6, the truck is a "medium-duty" delivery vehicle. UPS will be putting the Thor truck through its paces for about six months and, d epending on the success of the deployment, the delivery company says it "may make additional purchases of the electric vehicle". Carlton Rose, president, global fleet maintenance and engineering for UPS, commented:  “UPS believes in the future of commercial electric vehicles. We want to support the research needed to make advances and the companies developing those innovative products. “Performance is critical in our fleet. We are excited to get this v...
Read more