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Six new MERCEDES−EQ to be launched by 2022
Mercedes-Benz is targeting leadership in electric drives and vehicle software. The consistent electrification of the entire product portfolio is a key element of the strategic…
Economics of electric trucks remain an adoption challenge
The economics of operating heavy-duty electric trucks remains behind their diesel-fuelled counterparts but is improving, according to an analysis in the USA by Goldman Sachs…
2021 Ford Trends Report finds consumers resilient
2020 has been a year no one saw coming. COVID-19 has wrought economic, political and emotional chaos, testing the limits of individuals, families, healthcare systems…
British Gas partners with Vauxhall on free miles for EV users
British Gas today announces that it is partnering with Vauxhall on a new offer for EV users purchasing the new Corsa-e in the UK. Vauxhall…
DVSA confirms 10-year-old tyre ban
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has confirmed that tyres aged over 10 years will be banned on the front axles of lorries, buses,…
European Commission outlines No Deal contingency measures
The European Commission has put forward a set of targeted contingency measures ensuring basic reciprocal air and road connectivity between the EU and the UK.…
Researchers set out to improve driver behaviour with subtle nudges
A new research project has highlighted a number of ‘subtle changes’ that can nudge road users to behave more safely – without them being aware…
‘Unpredictable visibility’ can increase camera deterrent effect
Many drivers ignore posted speed limits with impunity, and to combat this people need to believe enforcement is ‘any time, any place, anywhere’. That’s the…
Michelin to incorporate RFID to all its car tyres by 2023
Michelin will incorporate Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) chips into all its car tyres by 2023. The manufacturer believes RFID technology is a cost-effective way of…
£3million for coach services to meet Christmas travel demand
A support package worth up to £3million that will enable coach operators to provide additional scheduled services over the Christmas travel window, has today [Saturday 12th December] been announced by…
Bentley Motors switch to waste-based renewable fuels
Bentley Motors has today confirmed another step forward on its journey to becoming the most sustainable luxury automotive manufacturer as it announces the company will…
Simple liquid hydrogen refueling at filling stations
Linde and Daimler Truck AG have signed an agreement to jointly develop the next generation of liquid hydrogen refueling technology for fuel-cell-powered trucks. With their…
Highways England – helping you this Christmas
If you’re travelling this Christmas, Highways England will be helping you by removing the vast majority of roadworks from 6am on Sunday 20 December. Some…
Ontruck receives 2020 Supply & Demand Chain Executive Green Supply Chain Award
Supply & Demand Chain Executive, the only magazine in the supply chain industry covering the entire global supply chain, has selected European digital freight platform,…
Osprey Charging installs 100th rapid EV charging site
Marston’s, Britain’s leading independent pub and retailing business, today announces a landmark 100th rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging site in its partnership with rapid EV charging…
Landmark study reveals driving for work death toll
The unacceptable death and injury toll involving people driving for work on UK roads has been revealed in a major new study. Nearly one third…