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Tesla electric car

Reduce BEV prices or increase range perform...

Oct 03, 2024Comments off

The Dilemma facing Vehicle Manufacturers As an industry we are learning more about electric vehicle batteries as each month goes by. Recently I attended an interesting webinar on the subject organised by AutoVista. Intuitively, we know

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electric chargers in the car park

vaylens launches new EV fleet solutions

Oct 03, 2024Comments off

vaylens, the charging management software brand recently launched by the KOSTAL Group, is simplifying how fleet operators manage and monetise EV charging with the launch of its latest suite of solutions. Designed specifically for the unique

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Evri depot

Evri heads in right direction for female HG...

Oct 02, 2024Comments off

Evri, the UK’s biggest dedicated parcel delivery company, has announced the launch of a new driver training programme, providing a fully funded route into the industry for those interested in taking up a driving career. With

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Speeding at night

Is it time for hidden static speed cameras ...

Oct 02, 2024Comments off

Speeding remains one of the major factors contributing to road traffic accidents across the UK, raising an important question: should hidden static speed cameras be introduced to encourage drivers to slow down? With thousands of drivers

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Millie Jones interviews DAF's Phil Moon for the HVO podcast

DAF gives HVO the thumbs-up

Oct 02, 2024Comments off

DAF and Certas Energy have joined forces to debunk persistent myths around HVO – myths that mean fleet operators are missing out on a key tool for instant emissions reductions. HVO, or hydrotreated vegetable oil, is

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Bright Headlights

The rise of headlamp dazzle

Oct 01, 2024Comments off

Specialist motor insurance loss adjuster Claims Management & Adjusting (CMA), part of the QuestGates Group, has highlighted a worrying rise in headlight-related cases, including dazzling incidents and an emerging theft trend known as ‘eye-snatching’. Philip Swift,

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Nail in the tyre

Driving for Better Business launches monthl...

Oct 01, 2024Comments off

Driving for Better Business, the National Highways business engagement programme, is launching a fresh new range of free monthly resources for fleet managers to share with their drivers. The series starts with Vehicle Roadworthiness, to help

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Mobility Hub

West Midlands to become home to UK’s firs...

Oct 01, 2024Comments off

The West Midlands is to become the first part of the UK to pilot a network of mobility hubs, after a groundbreaking project was backed by the national charity for shared transport. The Local Travel Points scheme

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One of the trailer liveries celebrates the operator’s partnership with German awnings manufacturer Markilux.

Cargo Express return to Schmitz Cargobull

Oct 01, 2024Comments off

Birmingham-based Cargo Express has taken delivery of its first two S.CS MEGA curtainsiders in more than a decade, after being won over by the quality of the Schmitz Cargobull product. The low-riding trailers are fitted with

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The new hydrogen combustion lorry is based on the proven TG vehicle series.

MAN’s hydrogen HGV wins Truck Innovation ...

Sep 30, 2024Comments off

MAN has once again set a benchmark in the commercial vehicle industry, securing the highly coveted Truck Innovation Award for its hTGX hydrogen combustion truck. This cutting-edge HGV, powered by hydrogen combustion technology, is a significant