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National Highways defends smart motorways
National Highways has issued a response to a BBC Panorama programme on smart motorways, saying it is absent of key information and relevant context. The programme, which aired on 22 April, called into question the reliability of
Natasha Fry
Natasha Fry, head of sales for fleet and workplace charging at Mer. Natasha joined Mer as the head of strategic accounts following Mer’s acquisition of Elmtronics in April 2022, bringing over 20 years’ experience of working with
Powering ahead with low-carbon deliveries
Failing to plan your charging infrastructure first can put commercial EV roll-out at risk. Natasha Fry, head of sales for fleet and workplace charging at Mer looks at how businesses are addressing the challenges of electrifying
Lostock Skip Hire welcomes first Renault Tr...
Family-run waste disposal and recycling specialist, Lostock Skip Hire, has taken delivery of four new Renault Trucks, the first to join the 30-strong fleet. Two C440 8×4, one D12 Low 4×2 and one D18 High 4×2
New Business Breakdown Cover from Start Res...
Time is money and new Business Breakdown Cover from Start Rescue saves both for all companies, from small independents to multi-nationals, on two wheels or four. This brand-new service provides a no-hassle quote for a mixed
Bespoke IVECO eDaily makes its a Mobile Pow...
Continuing the lineage of show-stopping EVs, such as the towing world-record-breaking IVECO eDaily from 2023, the IVECO eDaily ‘Mobile Power Station’ has made its debut at the 2024 Commercial Vehicle show as part of the EV
Euro NCAP reveal details of first ever HGV ...
Euro NCAP today (24th April 2024) officially announces a major milestone in the development towards a Truck Safe rating scheme. This is in direct response to data showing that while trucks represent only 3% of vehicles on Europe’s
First TIP Mechanic Academy students graduat...
Leading trailer and truck service provider, TIP Group, has completed its inaugural TIP Mechanic Academy (TMA), a first-of-its-kind trailer mechanic training programme, with 10 students achieving a ‘fast-track’ graduation to become a professional trailer mechanic. Launched
‘Next generation’ incentives an...
Government should reform its dated Plug-in Truck Grant – introduced eight years ago – to reflect the progress made by the sector in developing new zero emission truck technology and help cut CO2 by 18.8 million
ETRUX launches electric Ford E-Transit Triz...
ETRUX, a company that specialises in the design and conversion of lightweight commercial vehicles, has launched its new fully electric Ford E-Transit Trizone van, which is ideal for supermarkets and other perishable goods delivery services. Operating
