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Six further cars added to Electric Car Grant

Ford Unveils All-Electric E-Tourneo Courier

May 16, 2023Comments off

Ford today revealed the all-new E‑Tourneo Courier in Copenhagen, Denmark, as part of Bring On Tomorrow Live – a showcase event for Ford’s new uncompromising, electric mindset. Built for adventure and ready to play, E-Tourneo Courier

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Fleets taking SMR back in-house

May 15, 2023Comments off

Some fleets are starting to take service, maintenance and repair (SMR) management back in-house, reports FleetCheck, in a reversal of a trend towards outsourcing that has been underway for decades. Peter Golding, managing director at the

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DAF Trucks produce 50,000 New Generation truck

DAF reaches milestone of 50,000 New Generat...

May 15, 2023Comments off

DAF has reached the impressive production figure of 50,000 New Generation trucks. The milestone vehicle – a white DAF XG with 355 kW/480 hp PACCAR MX-13 engine – was officially delivered to the Dutch customer Kleijn

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Vodafone Business Fleet Analytics Truck Solutions

Logistics Solutions of the Future

May 15, 2023Comments off

Managing a fleet of trucks comes with significant responsibility to protect your team and other road users – plus to find ways to reduce your fleets impact on the environment. Vodafone Business Fleet Analytics for trucks:

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Goodyear Sustainable Reality Survey

Goodyear to uncover road haulage industry t...

May 15, 2023Comments off

Goodyear’s annual Sustainable Reality Survey is now live, with all the European transport fleets invited to participate for the third year running. The survey helps Goodyear understand the wider industry’s approach to sustainability, as well as

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Longer Semi-Trailer Greggs

Longer lorries to roll out on UK roads

May 15, 2023Comments off

Longer lorries will be introduced to GB roads to deliver on the Government’s priority to grow the economy, boost productivity, slash road emissions, and support supply chains. Legislation was laid last week (10 May) to safely

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MBBA Logistics with Krone Trailer

Container logistics specialist expands trai...

May 15, 2023Comments off

A container logistics specialist is expanding its trailer fleet after winning new business. Based in West Thurrock, MBBA Logistics transports goods to and from ports including Tilbury, London Gateway, Purfleet, and Felixstowe. The company has invested

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CAVForth Alexander Dennis Enviro200AV on Forth Road Bridge

Scottish Transport Minister officially laun...

May 12, 2023Comments off

Scotland’s Transport Minister Kevin Stewart has joined partners Stagecoach, Fusion, Alexander Dennis Ltd and Transport Scotland today (Thursday 11 May) to officially launch the UK’s first autonomous bus service, AB1, ahead of it beginning passenger service

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Europa Road take delivery of first electric truck from Vertellus

Europa Road takes delivery of its first ele...

May 12, 2023Comments off

Europa Road, the UK’s dedicated road freight division for fast-growing logistics operator Europa Worldwide Group, has taken delivery of its first electric truck from innovative commercial vehicle contract hire business, Vertellus. As part of Vertellus’ 3-month

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Nationwide Platforms' new Volvo FM Electric 4x2 tractor unit

Nationwide Platforms take delivery of two F...

May 12, 2023Comments off

Powered access specialist Nationwide Platforms has taken delivery of two new Volvo FM Electric 4×2 tractor units in what is believed to be a first for the UK’s powered access sector. The battery electric trucks form