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Tech firm urges industry to back hydrogen for heavy freight
Systems developer Viritech has called on transport industry chiefs to take a strong leadership position in the debate over next-generation fuel technology. The company claims…
Renault Truck Commercials opens network’s first parts recycling centre
Located at the group’s Renault Trucks South dealership in Reading, the new recycling centre is a fully Authorised Treatment Facility (ATF) specialising in Renault Trucks…
Charging an electric vehicle should be convenient
In Zero emission vehicles, published today, MPs on the Transport Committee deliver a set of recommendations to Government to boost the production and purchase of…
New biomethane refuelling station opens in Newark
CNG Fuels today announces the opening of a new low-carbon HGV refuelling station in Newark, Nottinghamshire, enabling local fleet operators to decarbonise haulage emissions, save…
UK supply chain faces collapse in ‘two to three weeks’
Speaking to the BBC, Richard Burnett, RHA chief executive said that despite meeting with Transport Secretary Grant Shapps last week to warn him of the…
Construction industry survey reveals a lack of control over vehicle usage
New research released today has revealed that construction managers are in the dark about how and when their company vehicles are being used, leading to…
Seven considerations for upgrading fleets to 5G
With all the press attention and hype about 5G, it’s natural to wonder when the real deal is arriving. What form will it take? And…
Trials of the Mercedes−Benz eEconic
Mercedes-Benz Trucks is pushing resolutely ahead with the development of the battery-electric eEconic for municipal operations in multiple intensive trial series. The test engineers’ focus…
Planned nationwide lorry driver strike ‘counterproductive’
The RHA is warning that a plan for thousands of lorry drivers to strike on 23 August to demand better pay and conditions will only…
Government encourages fleet operators to convert to electric vehicles
Funding to boost the UK’s transition to zero emission road freight, supporting industry and creating jobs has been announced today (27 July 2021). Pioneering £20 million…
Costain to lead ‘electric road’ trial for HGV charging
Costain is getting government funding for a feasibility study into “electric roads” for battery-powered heavy goods vehicles. The contractor will consider trials of an ‘Electric…
Irresponsible off-roading!
At 19:45 on Saturday 24th July Bolton Mountain Rescue Team were requested to assist with the report of a vehicle “stuck in a marsh” whilst…
New Renault Trafic Passenger
The latest generation New Trafic Passenger builds on the strengths of its predecessors to offer large families and passenger transport professionals even more refinement, space…
Third of commercial vehicles could be at risk of CAZ charges
A third of commercial vehicles could be at risk of incurring charges in Clean Air Zones (CAZ) launching this year, research by UK fleet management…
Mercedes−Benz prepares to go all−electric
Mercedes-Benz is getting ready to go all electric by the end of the decade, where market conditions allow. Shifting from electric-first to electric-only, the world’s…
Volvo advances LNG models to fill diesel delivery gaps
Long waits for deliveries of new commercial vehicles to customers thanks, in part, to shortages of key components are bedevilling manufacturers at present. Volvo Trucks…

