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Optidriver Xtended: an extra-slow gearbox f...
Renault Trucks is adding an automated gearbox, ‘Optidriver Xtended’, to its C and K ranges, fitted with extra-slow (crawler) gears. This enables customers working under severe operating conditions to have the option of using one or
Flogas taps into Mercedes-Benz Actros safet...
Ground-breaking technology designed to prevent and mitigate the effects of accidents has persuaded Flogas to make its first investments for more than 15 years in new Mercedes-Benz trucks. As one of Europe’s leading LPG (Liquefied Petroleum
Calls to replace HS2 with an autonomous veh...
A keynote speaker at this year’s Future of Transportation Conference proposes transforming the outdated HS2 rail project into the world’s first autonomous car and truck superhighway, at a fraction of the railway cost. Talking in Cologne
Chevin enhances global fleet management off...
Chevin Fleet Solutions, a leading global provider of fleet management software, has launched a brand-new global consultancy service that is to be headed-up by its newest team member, Bill Griffiths. Working closely with clients to evaluate
BVRLA takes the industry’s voice to key a...
Yesterday was National Clean Air Day and organisations, schools and communities across the UK were taking part in a range of activities to raise awareness of, and galvanise support for, initiatives to improve air quality. For
United Utilities announce 10 year green fle...
United Utilities is building up an ambitious plan to switch its entire fleet of vehicles from diesel to home-produced energy within the next ten years. The water company is aiming to reduce its annual diesel consumption from
eVolt Supports Electric Blue EV Taxi Roll O...
eVolt, the nationwide supplier of electrical vehicle (EV) charging points, is supporting Coventry’s taxi drivers by providing essential charging technology for cabbies trialing EV taxis with Electric Blue. Electric Blue has set up a trial for the
Fastned opens first fast charging station i...
Fastned, that is building a European network of fast charging stations where all electric cars can charge, will today open its first station in Germany. The fast charging station is located along the A3 highway at
Blurred vision over driver eyesight rules
70% of motorists surveyed by Venson Automotive Solutions have started wearing glasses or contact lenses since passing their driving test but have not informed the DVLA. Most drivers are aware of the £1,000 fine for failing
The World Cup for vehicle glass repair and ...
A particularly unconventional competition will be held as part of a major event in Germany this summer: the World Cup for vehicle glass repair and replacement. The biennial event was first hosted in 2000 by Belron®,
