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Bradford-based Expect Distribution has retu...

May 03, 2021Comments off

Bradford-based Expect Distribution has returned to Volvo Trucks – adding six new FH 6×2 tractor units to its busy fleet, having been impressed with the fuel consumption of a demonstrator vehicle. The business hasn’t run Volvos

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Ricardo to begin testing hydrogen truck eng...

Apr 30, 2021Comments off

Ricardo has created a hydrogen-fuelled research engine which could offer a solution to accelerate zero carbon emissions in heavy duty trucks. The environmental, engineering and strategic consulting business will be testing the prototype at the University

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ULEZ expansion to drive autumn spike in van...

Apr 30, 2021Comments off

Enterprise is advising all businesses operating trucks and vans in the South East to plan their vehicle provision now to avoid paying thousands of pounds in extra charges and potentially fines when Greater London’s Ultra-Low-Emission Zone

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Driver shortages, IR35 and what the RHA wan...

Apr 30, 2021Comments off

The RHA is calling for urgent Government action to ease a growing crisis in driver shortages – made worse by the introduction of IR35 tax changes. Pallet firms in particular are having to extend-next day deliveries

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ChargePoint continues to enhance the EV dri...

Apr 29, 2021Comments off

ChargePoint, a leading electric vehicle (EV) charging network, now working with Android Auto, is making the transition to electric mobility easier and more seamless for drivers. This new integration brings essential EV charging functionality inside the

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New labelling for tyres seeks to highlight ...

Apr 29, 2021Comments off

On 1 May 2021, motorists will benefit from the introduction of a new label and innovative system to help them understand how well tyres perform, especially for fuel efficiency and grip in the wet. This follows

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Daimler Truck AG and Volvo Group fully comm...

Apr 29, 2021Comments off

Today, two leaders of the commercial vehicle industry – Daimler Truck AG and Volvo Group – officially outlined their pioneering roadmap for the new fuel-cell joint venture cellcentric, as part of an industry-first commitment to accelerate

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New IVECO T-Way: the toughest vehicle engin...

Apr 29, 2021Comments off

IVECO today presented the new IVECO T-WAY heavy off-road vehicle to its dealer network and representatives of the international trade press via a live digital event. The IVECO T-WAY builds on the heritage of robustness and

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Ford halts output of Transit vans in Turkey...

Apr 28, 2021Comments off

The news that Ford’s Transit van plant in Turkey is closed until the 13 of June due to semiconductor supply issues will contribute to used light commercial vehicle price hikes in the UK according to Aston

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Government paves the way for self-driving v...

Apr 28, 2021Comments off

Motorists could see self-driving vehicles on British roads for the first time later this year, the Department for Transport has announced today (28 April 2021). Following a landmark call for evidence, the government has set out how