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Three months of DVS ‘show lorries in ...
TfL says an initiative to protect vulnerable road users in London from the most dangerous heavy goods vehicles has “saved lives and improved road safety from day one”. Under the Direct Vision Standard (DVS), HGVs are
Vehicle supply issues risk recovery, says f...
Findings from the BVRLA’s latest Business Impact Survey show that, although the vehicle rental and leasing industry is optimistic about economic recovery, there is widespread concern about vehicle supply, for vans in particular. The survey, which
Change management for improved visibility
Businesses must have the ability to quickly evaluate where supply chain inefficiencies exist and identify opportunities for improvements. And while many organisations want a better view of their supply chain, they may not know what visibility
Renault Zoe E-Tech covers 475 miles on a si...
The Renault Zoe E-Tech has certainly gone the extra mile for Mission Motorsport after helping the charity set a new hypermiling record by covering a phenomenal 475.4 miles on a single charge. Mission Motorsport, the Forces’
Wireless charging project for long haul ele...
A project led by Coventry City Council and supported by Ricardo and Western Power Distribution (WPD) has launched a new study into dynamic wireless charging technology for CV operators. The project is funded through the Ofgem
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles reveals all-...
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has revealed the all-new Multivan, featuring a fresh design, more flexible interior, improved connectivity, and, for the first time, a plug-in hybrid option. The Multivan is the replacement for the current Volkswagen Caravelle,
bp pulse opens UK’s first fleet rapid cha...
bp pulse has opened the UK’s first rapid charging hub for fleet vehicles. The new multi-charger hub on Park Lane in Central London can already provide rapid charging for 10 vehicles simultaneously and bp pulse plans
Bridgestone’s slick response times at the...
Bridgestone’s 24/7 fleet service network is now operating at its best-ever levels according to bosses, who believe they are on course for their most efficient year in terms of breakdown responses. The Bridgestone Partner network is
Highways England forced to backtrack smart ...
Highways England has had to backtrack on its plan to convert a section of the M62 to all lane running without a statutory environmental impact (EIA) assessment after a retired vicar threatened legal action. The government-owned
Don’t forget tyre technicians – tyre tr...
Continental Tyres is urging the road transport and tyre industry to invest in tyre technician training, to ensure the utmost safety on busy roadsides. The buoyancy of the UK’s logistics industry, driven in no small part,
