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Wait of up to 24 weeks to take HGV driving ...
The Government is being urged to do more to solve the heavy goods vehicle (HGV) driver shortage or risk the prospect of similar supply chain problems that led to the fuel crisis. Petrol stations ran dry as panic
EAN energises MFG’s first all-EV charging...
Motor Fuel Group (MFG), the market leading independent forecourt operator, has opened its first all-EV charging station in Stretford, Manchester, with support from its power infrastructure partner Energy Assets Networks (EAN). The site has been transformed
E10 performance issues likely to get worse ...
E10 is being rolled out as the new standard petrol grade in the UK, replacing the E5 grade. Although the new grade of fuel is seen as a positive step towards decarbonisation, it is not without
‘No major supply chain issues,’...
Supermarkets said they were confident their supply chains were robust enough to ensure customer requirements were fulfilled in the run-up to Christmas. Reporting its interim results for the 28 weeks ending 18 September 2021, Sainsbury’s chief
Dr David Wyatt
Dr David Wyatt, Technology Analyst, IDTechEx Contributing Posts: Fuel Cells: The need for long range zero emission vehicles
Fuel Cells: The need for long range zero em...
All major players in the automotive industry are racing to develop and deploy zero-emission vehicles: a tumultuous change in powertrain technology is underway. The new report from IDTechEx, “Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles 2022-2042”, analyses the role
AX launches Motor Assist to support inciden...
Mobility and incident management specialist, AX, has launched a new, technology-driven end-to-end incident management service for fleet and leasing companies and their customers: AX Motor Assist. Building on more than two decades of experience managing non-fault accidents on
IRU back crisis call on global supply chain...
Member associations of the International Road Transport Union (IRU), the world road transport organisation, have voted for an emergency call to governments on dealing with current global supply chain disruptions. The IRU’s Goods Transport Council, representing
Mercedes-Benz Vans win third prestigious aw...
The Mercedes-Benz Vans team was this week celebrating a sensational start to November after winning a third, prestigious industry accolade in less than 48 hours! Hot on the heels of its success in landing trophies at
Highway Code confusion
Changes are expected to be made to the Highway Code in early 2022 which will introduce a ‘hierarchy of road users’, with more vulnerable users such as pedestrians and cyclists prioritised. The move is part of
