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Prospect of 18% inflation will put ‘h...

Aug 25, 2022Comments off

The prospect of 18% inflation early in 2023 – as being forecast by economists this week – will put ‘huge pressure’ on fleet managers, FleetCheck is warning. Peter Golding, Managing Director at the fleet software specialist said that,

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Go-Ahead creates pioneering toolkit to supp...

Aug 25, 2022Comments off

A Go-Ahead operating company, Go South West, has launched a Dyslexia toolkit to support colleagues who have been officially diagnosed with the condition. Dyslexia is recognised as a learning difficulty which can affect skills such reading,

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The five cascading benefits to creating a c...

Aug 25, 2022Comments off

Now more than ever, safety has become a top priority for many fleets. In addition to protecting drivers and the public, companies are realising that a focus on safety also maximizes company assets and cuts unnecessary

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Drivers to benefit from £20 million EV cha...

Aug 25, 2022Comments off

Drivers will have better access to electric vehicle chargepoints across the country, through a new pilot backed by £20 million of government and industry funding announced today (24 August 2022). Through the innovative Local EV Infrastructure (LEVI) pilot

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Drivers are turning to smart tech to make l...

Aug 23, 2022Comments off

Over the past few months, the UK government and the haulage industry have stepped up efforts to improve the ongoing driver shortage. From investments in online resources and learning materials, to funds for training veterans, it’s

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First Hydrogen vehicles complete first comm...

Aug 22, 2022Comments off

First Hydrogen, the developer of zero emission vehicles and green hydrogen production facilities, confirms that its two demonstrator vehicles have successfully completed initial commissioning trials. The Company’s demonstrator vehicles have passed the important vehicle control system tests as

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Tesco rolls out electric truck for ULEZ del...

Aug 22, 2022Comments off

Tesco is introducing its first 100% electric 18-tonne truck, a Renault Trucks E-Tech D Wide, that is eligible to operate in London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone and Congestion Charge Zone without incurring charges. The new refrigerated

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Marshall Truck & Van raises its servic...

Aug 22, 2022Comments off

Operators of Mercedes-Benz and FUSO trucks located in north-west Hampshire and beyond are now reaping the benefits of a £1-million facilities upgrade by their local Dealer. Marshall Truck & Van has extended the workshop at its

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Equipmake welcomes changes to Scottish Zero...

Aug 22, 2022Comments off

Leading electrification specialist, Equipmake, has welcomed newly announced changes to the Scottish Zero Emissions Bus Challenge Fund (ScotZEB), which are set to include financial awards for companies who repower buses with electric drivetrains. A Scottish Government

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AA unveils hydrogen Patrol vehicle at Briti...

Aug 22, 2022Comments off

The AA has taken a radical step in the evolution of vehicle technology within the breakdown sector by launching a hydrogen fuel cell breakdown vehicle at the British Motor show in Farnborough last week. Fuel cell