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Increased range for electric Renault Trucks...

Nov 26, 2021Comments off

The Renault Trucks Master Z.E. has been equipped with new 52kWh lithium-ion batteries that will increase the vehicle’s effective range. It has so far had a battery storage capacity of 33kWh, and the upgrade will extend

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The importance of camera systems in UK haul...

Nov 26, 2021Comments off

Over the past few years fleet operators have faced increasing pressure to comply with stricter safety legislation and provide safer working environments for their drivers. The introduction of the Direct Vision Standard (DVS) and similar schemes,

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MAN OptiView wins European Transport Award ...

Nov 26, 2021Comments off

The MAN OptiView digital mirror replacement system wins the 2022 European Transport Award for Sustainability in the Assistance Systems category. Available to order for all MAN truck series since October 2021, it makes blind spots visible

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UK Electric truck pioneers, TEVVA, looking ...

Nov 25, 2021Comments off

EVera Recruitment, today, announced they had been tasked by TEVVA to identify and recruit dozens of engineers across a range of key disciplines, including; manufacturing, quality and maintenance as TEVVA prepares to begin UK manufacturing of

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Thatcham Research reveals ‘encouragin...

Nov 25, 2021Comments off

Thatcham Research and Euro NCAP have published the Assisted Driving gradings of seven cars equipped with Highway Assist. The overall best performer in this batch is the BMW iX3, graded as ‘Very Good’. Two others – the Ford Mustang Mach-E and the CUPRA Formentor – achieve ‘Good’ gradings. The assist systems of the Polestar

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Business groups raise concerns over January...

Nov 25, 2021Comments off

Operators handling goods entering the UK from the continent should not be complacent about the scale of the changes coming into force on 1 January, business groups have told MPs. Concerns are growing that firms may

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Government must improve HGV driver working ...

Nov 25, 2021Comments off

The HGV driver shortage has been brought into sharp focus in recent months, causing significant supply chain delays across multiple sectors. However, it is an issue that has been around for a long time. The crisis

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Rob Wright

Nov 25, 2021Comments off

Rob Wright is a multi award-winning executive director at international supply chain and logistics consultancy SCALA, with 25 years of senior management experience in logistics and distribution. Rob is a strategic thinker and leader, with a

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New Brexit border checks set to create traf...

Nov 24, 2021Comments off

New border checks due to launch next year could cause major “permanent” tailbacks on both sides of the Channel, the House of Lords Justice and Home Affairs Committee has warned in a letter to Home Secretary

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Up to 10% fuel savings with new Renault Tru...

Nov 24, 2021Comments off

Renault Trucks is meeting the challenge of reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. The manufacturer is equipping its T, T High, C and K ranges with new DE11 and DE13 engines. Coupled with the integration of