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eActros LongHaul to hit the road in 2022
Following the market launch of the eActros for heavy-duty distribution transport in 2021, Mercedes-Benz Trucks is systematically pressing ahead with the introduction of additional battery-electric models for this and coming years. For the important long-haul segment
Put grey fleet reduction at the heart of co...
The Urban Mobility Partnership (UMP) launched its policy paper on Corporate Travel and Commuting at a roundtable discussion in Newcastle. The paper calls for businesses and public sector organisations to urgently reduce grey fleet usage in
Essential cable inspections for M48 Severn ...
National Highways starts an essential programme of cable inspections on the M48 Severn Bridge next month to monitor corrosion. The government-owned company, with its contractors Amey and VolkerLaser, will be inspecting several sections of the two
Logistics UK: Make the Northern Ireland pro...
Logistics UK has told the government it must make the Northern Ireland protocol work effectively to protect the country’s supply chain. The business group met with foreign secretary Liz Truss this week and its NI policy
LCV values remained stable in April
LCV values remained above £10,000 for the fifth consecutive month in April as trading remained stable despite ongoing external economic pressures and disruption to trading as a result of the Easter Bank Holidays. LCV values averaged
Owens Group shifts gear to join Pall-Ex Gro...
Llanelli-based haulage firm Owens Group has strengthened its service offering by becoming shareholder members of Pall-Ex Group. The family-owned business is a renowned name in the transport industry, employing around 1,000 people across the UK. Currently
First Hydrogen vans to begin testing next m...
First Hydrogen has said its fuel cell-powered demonstrator vans with an estimated range of 310 miles will begin operational testing next month. The MAN TGE-based vehicles, which come with Fcgen-LCS hydrogen-powered fuel cell and hydrogen tanks,
Strong start to the year continues for UK C...
UK commercial vehicle (CV) production rose by 27.6% in April, the fourth consecutive month of growth for the sector, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). 7,879 working
EV charging costs soar
The cost of rapidly charging an electric car has risen sharply as energy costs soar across the UK. As many drivers are nervous about switching to an electric vehicle (EV), the last thing they want to
Disaster relief charity to aid lorry driver...
A charity specialising in disaster relief has been awarded a 6-month contract by Kent County Council to provide food and water to HGV drivers stuck in lorry queues. RE:ACT Disaster Response, founded in 2015 by a
