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Plans for new smart motorways abandoned, re...

Apr 17, 2023Comments off

A media report claims that the Government has scrapped plans to introduce any new smart motorways, over fears about safety and cost. In January 2022, the Government announced that the rollout of new smart motorway schemes would

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Mobile phone use while driving

Acusensus expands UK operations

Apr 17, 2023Comments off

Acusensus says its investment in three new trailers – able to automatically detect mobile phone and seatbelt offences – will help local authorities in the UK develop strategies to address these dangers. The trailers will be

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1 milliomth 3-door mini

The original celebrates its anniversary

Apr 17, 2023Comments off

Maximum interior space on a minimum footprint – Sir Alec Issigonis wrote automotive history in 1959 with this simple yet ingenious vehicle concept. The modern version of the MINI 3-door also breaks with conventions, reinventing itself

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Centralised driving position

WEVC makes electric van drivers the centre ...

Apr 17, 2023Comments off

Watt Electric Vehicle Company (WEVC) has revealed the first glimpse inside its electric eCV1 prototype electric commercial vehicle, showcasing its unique central driving position. Making its public debut at the Commercial Vehicle show at the Birmingham

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MAGTEC Vehicle Build

ETRUX teams up with MAGTEC to develop full ...

Apr 17, 2023Comments off

TWO companies have come together to highlight how their individual manufacturing prowess can affect the electric commercial vehicle sector with a solution which has an electric drive system and chassis structure along with a full vehicle

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British Army Land Rovers being converted from diesel to electric

Babcock to support British Army with electr...

Apr 14, 2023Comments off

Babcock International, the defence company, has been awarded a one-year contract by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) to help the British Army understand the Defence application and constraints of electric propulsion. Partnering with Electric Vehicles (EV)

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Clean Air Zone Signs

Everything you need to know about Clean Air...

Apr 14, 2023Comments off

The UK government is always looking at ways to reduce the levels of emission and increase air quality. This resulted in the city of London bringing in the Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), which in turn inspired

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Engineer inspecting a Volta Truck

Volta Trucks appoints Sapphire Vehicle Serv...

Apr 14, 2023Comments off

Volta Trucks, the leading and disruptive all-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has announced the appointment of Sapphire Vehicle Services as its first Certified Service Partner for the UK. Sapphire Vehicle Services has industry-leading experience

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Tradebe Healthcare electric van

Tradebe Healthcare partners with Fraikin fo...

Apr 14, 2023Comments off

Environmental services company, Tradebe Healthcare, has worked with Fraikin for the supply of its first-ever electric vehicle (EV), in a move projected to cut 14,000kg of CO2 emissions per year. Supplied by Fraikin on a five-year

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PDT Driver Training vehicles

PDT extend their Skills Bootcamps for a fur...

Apr 13, 2023Comments off

The Department for Education (DfE) recently announced a 12-month extension to the HGV Skills Bootcamps that was set up in 2021 to address the UK HGV driver shortage. PDT Fleet Training Solutions were one of the