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Tuesday, 11 June 2024

BBC News

• Why the EU might be about to make Chinese electric cars more expensiveBrussels is widely expected to introduce tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles coming to Europe.

Daily Record

• Scots using car club schemes have more than doubled to 40,000 since 2019EXCLUSIVE: New report finds pay-as-you-drive car club memberships taking off as an increasingly popular transport option in Scotland.

Daily Post (North Wales)

• North Wales Police using plane in crackdown on bikers in bid to save lives The plane helps officers locate bikers who are driving in an anti-social manner

Other Regional Press

• Weymouth traders encouraged to adopt free parking schemesWeymouth businesses are being encouraged to offer free parking to ‘boost foot traffic’ on the high street

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport

• HVS signs deal to supply 30 fuel cell trucks to Explore’s logistics fleetThe UK’s first Hydrogen Fuel Cell truck OEM, Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS) has announced a partnership agreement with Explore Plant & Transport Solutions (Explore), to supply 30 HVS hydrogen electric tractor units onto their fleet. Under this signed agreement HVS will provide service, maintenance and training support to ensure the safe use of hydrogen refuelling and driving.   Additionally, hydrogen refuelling infrastructure will also be put in place to meet Explore's operational needs. Chris Gatheridge, Operations Director for Explore said: “It is our firm belief ...