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First electric van prototypes in build at L...
The first prototypes of the new van from London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) are now being built at the company’s state-of-the-art factory in Ansty, Coventry, ahead of its debut at this year’s CV show on the
Consumer deterrents must be addressed to un...
As the government brings forward its ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars to 2035, HORIBA MIRA is reiterating that cost perception, charging infrastructure and consumer ‘range anxiety’ remain key barriers that automakers
Feedback from John Mackirdy on the Volvo FM...
Currently commencing its 150th year in business, John Mackirdy Ltd of Rothesay, Isle of Bute is reporting first class performance levels from a new Volvo FM rigid engaged in animal feed deliveries. “Our latest Volvo FM
Nexus electrifies rental with online EV boo...
Nexus Vehicle Rental, the UK’s leading tech-driven business mobility provider, has launched a new dedicated electric vehicle (EV) online rental platform for business use as part of its revamped IRIS V5 rental management system. In addition
£75 computer system could revolutionise ro...
A £75 computer system could revolutionise road safety by allowing cars to talk to each other and warn drivers there is a hazard ahead. More than 1.35 million people die each year in traffic accidents, with
Avoiding ‘rip-off’ charges from vehicle...
Corporate renters have been warned to be on their guard against ‘rip-off’ charges from vehicle rental companies as fleets increasingly switch to flexible short-term hire from long-term leasing. The warning comes from Goodwood Rental, which has
Grampian Truck Show makes its comeback in a...
Scottish trucking favourite, the Grampian Truck Show, is returning after a 13-year hiatus – this time as a not-for-profit event, raising money for local charities – Charlie House and STV Children’s Appeal. The event, which was
Digital innovations on the road ahead in 20...
New technologies are accelerating the pace of change for businesses across Europe, with many businesses unsure how developments in AI and Machine Learning, data analytics and other innovations will impact their operations in 2020. Against this
NewMotion is expanding its EV roaming netwo...
NewMotion, a leading European smart charging solutions provider, announces its roaming partnership with Nordic clean-energy company Fortum. With this agreement, NewMotion is the first company offering charging solutions for EVs to receive access to Fortum’s charging
Nissan Leaf completes 230 mile autonomous j...
A British-based research project into the latest autonomous vehicle technologies has successfully completed a 230-mile self-navigated journey on UK roads. The project, HumanDrive, is jointly funded by UK government through the Centre for Connected and Autonomous
