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EU calls for 90% reduction in truck emissio...

Feb 20, 2023Comments off

The European Commission has published its proposals for future CO2 standards for trucks and buses over the next two decades. The key proposals are that CO2 emissions would reduce on average compared to 2019 levels by:

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Suffolk logistics firm strengthens Fruehauf...

Feb 20, 2023Comments off

Logistics solutions provider, Bartrums, has added three more Fruehauf stepframe bathtub tipping trailers to its fleet to boost its UK-wide malt barley haulage operation. The order strengthens the East Anglian company’s relationship with Fruehauf with which

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Driverless buses set to arrive in Birmingha...

Feb 20, 2023Comments off

Driverless buses will begin transporting passengers around Birmingham next month, the region’s mayor has confirmed. Passengers will be able to use the buses between Birmingham International rail station and Birmingham Business Park, via the NEC Birmingham.

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ServCity

Nissan-backed ServCity project accelerates ...

Feb 17, 2023Comments off

ServCity, a consortium project backed by Nissan and supported by the UK Government has reached its conclusion, deploying advanced autonomous drive technology in complex urban environments in London, integrated with the city’s infrastructure. Following three years

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Eleanora Hristova

Feb 17, 2023Comments off

Eleanora Hristova, content producer for Nomad Digital, she writes topics surrounding a variety of sectors including, fleet, rail, logistics and business. Contributing Posts: How to optimise fleet operations with connected technologies

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HGV market posts another year of growth

Feb 17, 2023Comments off

UK new heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations rose by 9.6% to 40,716 units in 2022, according to new figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The first full year of open

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How to optimise fleet operations with conne...

Feb 17, 2023Comments off

Fleet downtime can have a huge impact on transport operators, causing delays which can result in dissatisfied passengers. Optimisation of fleet operations can help businesses perform at the optimal level. The Internet of Things (IoT), telematics,

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Caroline Green, chief executive at Pallet-Track

Research reveals women aged 20-29 achieve h...

Feb 16, 2023Comments off

New research from Pallet-Track has revealed that young women are in top gear when it comes to passing HGV driving tests, with female drivers aged 20-29 gaining the highest pass rates. The pallet network’s analysis of

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WATT eCV1 UNVEILED

WATT eCV1 unveiled: the electric future of ...

Feb 16, 2023Comments off

Watt Electric Vehicle Company (WEVC), a pioneer in the design, engineering, and manufacture of low-to-medium volume EVs, both under its own brand and for third parties, today reveals a unique lightweight and efficient chassis-cab product set

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AA EV Recharge Report

Feb 16, 2023Comments off

The AA EV Recharge Report for January shows that the cost of flat rate charging on the public network fell by up to 8% compared to December, but more providers across all speeds have now introduced