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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
Upgrade infrastructure to power switch to e...
Businesses need to upgrade their electric infrastructure today in order to power electric transport fleets tomorrow, says energy firm Vattenfall UK. The UK’s industrial electrical infrastructure is ill equipped to cope with the demands that will
Aztek boss hits out over driver test diluti...
The government’s ‘U-turns’ on the recruitment of drivers from Europe on short-term visas and a consultation review of the cabotage rules is the latest mixed messaging to come out of Westminster over the HGV driver shortages,
