We can't just 'keep on truckin'' - decarbonising freight must be a priority

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Decarbonisation of heavy goods vehicles in the UK is happening at a glacial pace, writes Transport & Environment's Ralph Palmer

Heavy goods vehicles are at the heart of our nation's economy, transporting our needs and luxuries to all corners of the country and ensuring the goods we export get to their destination. But the sector,...

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