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MPs to scrutinise future of smart motorways
The Transport Committee has launched a new inquiry into the safety of smart motorways. Smart motorways, which use variable speed limits and hard shoulder running to manage traffic and tackle stop-start congestion, have existed in England
Demand for renewable fuels drives Gasrec ta...
Gasrec will increase the size of its Bio-LNG (liquified natural gas) tanker fleet by 300 per cent over the next 12 months, to meet the rapidly growing demand from transport and logistics companies for a lower
The world’s top 10 car manufacturers subm...
Every year, car brands submit thousands of patents to protect their technology – giving them the sole right to use and implement it in their cars. This has become more important than ever due to the
E10 petrol set for September 2021 launch
Motorists across the UK are set to shift to a greener fuel with the introduction of E10 at petrol stations in September 2021. Following a consultation with drivers and industry, the introduction of E10 fuel, which is a mixture of
Plug−in Hybrid Cars: Are They All the Sam...
Today, Green NCAP announces the environmental performance ratings of 25 new cars including, for the first time, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). The results of three – the Kia Niro, Mitsubishi Outlander and Toyota Prius – show that not all plug- in hybrids offer the
Shell Rimula heavy duty diesel engine oils ...
Shell today announces that its Shell Rimula R6 series premium engine oils are now carbon neutral across all stages of their lifecycle. This announcement establishes Shell Rimula as not only the leading heavy-duty diesel engine oil
DHL Freight and Volvo Trucks join to introd...
DHL Freight, one of the leading road freight providers in Europe, and Volvo Trucks have partnered to speed up the introduction of heavy duty electric trucks to be used for regional transport in Europe. The combined
Northern Ireland Protocol needs work
After issues have occurred moving goods between GB and Northern Ireland since the start of the year, business group Logistics UK has raised the concerns of the sector concerning the implementation of the Northern Ireland protocol
Fleet managers need to prioritise work-rela...
Venson Automotive Solutions is urging fleet managers to create a cost-effective fleet road safety strategy that adds value in a post Covid world. The move follows the recent publication of a “Road Safety Pays Dividends” whitepaper
New Safety Guidance from Zenzic for self-dr...
Zenzic has today announced the launch of the 2021 Safety Case Framework: The Guidance Edition for self-driving vehicle testing in the UK. This third edition of the Safety Case Framework provides guidance that creates a common
