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Not just electric; alternative fuels for CV...
Governments, businesses and individuals around the world are increasing their efforts to cut carbon emissions and meet new environmental targets. In the UK, incentives and investment are increasing rapidly, with private and public money now pouring
Addressing the skills and recruitment gap i...
A new report highlights a vital skills gap beyond the HGV driver crisis, which is affecting the warehouses, sortation centres, couriers and digital logistics management needed to match rising consumer demand for online shopping. The report
Government proposal to reduce frequency of ...
MoTs could be required every two years rather than annually, according to proposals reportedly set out by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps. On the whole, the response from the industry has been negative, with most stating that
Michael Colijn
Michael Colijn is the Group CEO, Heliox Contributing Posts: Public transport, the underrated solution to green mobility
Public transport, the underrated solution t...
I recently came across a report by American non-profit CALSTART that measured the growth of zero-emission trucks and buses by over 26% when comparing current data to that in 2020. And to think a pandemic was
Volta Trucks reveals its full-electric 7.5 ...
Volta Trucks, the leading and disruptive full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has revealed the forthcoming 7.5- and 12-tonne Volta Zero variants – the second product family in its full-electric vehicle range. The 7.5- and
Car makers treble battery range and deliver...
Massive investment by car makers since 2011 means today’s electric vehicle buyers can benefit from a 15-fold increase in choice of model, as well as, on average, more than three times the battery range compared with
AES helps operators tackle mis-aligned HGVs...
Automotive Equipment Solutions UK (AES UK) is offering the latest JOSAM Cam-aligner wheel alignment system to the UK transport industry aimed at helping diagnose and correct mis-aligned vehicles which, the company says, represent at least 60%
BJS improves trailer security with WEBFLEET...
National haulier BJS Haulage has invested in an integrated telematics and asset tracking solution to improve efficiency and security across its fleet of more than 100 articulated trucks and trailers. The WEBFLEET fleet management system has
New EU standards for safe and secure truck ...
The European Commission has adopted new EU standards and procedures to support the development of a network of safe and secure truck parking areas throughout the EU. The initiative is intended to improve resting conditions for
