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Calls for the next Government to boost battery production
Greenpower Park, the UK’s Centre of Electrification and Clean Energy, has called on the next UK Government to accelerate domestic battery production to attract further…

AA calls for graduated driving licence for new drivers
The AA is calling for the introduction of a Graduated Driver Licence (GDL), which would help address teenage deaths on the roads by limiting same-age…

Commercial vehicle production falls in May
UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing fell for the third consecutive month in May, by -59.3%, as temporary supply chain challenges impacted output, according to the…

ID. Buzz GTX and LWB UK specifications announced
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has today announced specifications for the new ID. Buzz GTX and ID. Buzz LWB (long wheelbase) variants. Due in retailers and for…

DA Techs retires the first van that inspired their automotive business
The faithful van that inspired a business idea for DA Techs retires, marking the continued success of the Adlington business over the last seven years.…

Electric van ‘bricking’ issues persist
Twelve-volt battery technology needs to improve, says the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP), as “bricking” issues continue to affect adoption of electric vans. Paul Hollick,…

Samsara Beyond Event: Product Launch Announcement
The Samsara Keynote speech this morning at The Samsara Beyond Event was attended by over 2,000 people in Chicago. Highlighting the critical role Samsara plays…

BCA announces latest update to Commercial Vehicle Grading scheme
As BCA continues to expand its market leading LCV sale programme, the company has announced a further update to its Commercial Vehicle Grading scheme. The…

Stagecoach: free travel for the Armed Forces
As part of Stagecoach’s ongoing commitment to support the Armed Forces, it has confirmed that free travel will be available on its bus and tram…

WEVC reveals production-ready eCV1 electric LCV
Watt Electric Vehicle Company (WEVC), a pioneer in the design, engineering, and manufacture of low-to-medium volume EVs, both under its own brand and for third…

Single Code of Practice for private parking published
New single Code will raise standards and deliver greater transparency and consistency for the benefit of motorists. The BPA (British Parking Association) and the IPC…

Samsara Beyond
Samsara, one of the UKs leading telematics and camera companies is hosting its annual Hardware and Software innovation event in Chicago this week, “Samsara Beyond”.…

UK’s first 100% electric intercity coach service boosts fleet
Ember, the UK’s first all-electric intercity bus operator, has increased its fleet of zero emission coaches with a £5.6m loan from Triodos Bank UK. The…

Keep watch for hydrogen on the horizon
Venson Automotive Solutions is urging fleet managers currently adapting to the electric vehicle transition, not to shut the door on hydrogen. In its latest free…

Billions lost per year over back pain
Back pain among van and truck drivers is causing the transport industry a massive £4.9 billion a year. A recent report found that 480,000 workers…

Dynamon joins £63 million Government electric HGV trial
The newly-launched eFREIGHT 2030 trial will see electric HGVs pushed to their limit and prove they have place in logistics fleets in the next decade,…

