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Volvo Trucks improves fuel performance on long-haul routes
New refinements are being added to Volvo Trucks’ I-Save concept which are designed to lower fuel consumption and give substantial savings in CO2 emissions, while…
The new Actros L Driver Extent+
The Actros L Driver Extent+ further enhances the Mercedes-Benz premium truck and definitely makes for an unforgettable driving experience. The new special edition model is…
Fleets to benefit from new Michelin Primacy 4+ tyre launch
Michelin has introduced a new generation of tyre which is expected to prove one of its most popular fitments within the premium fleet car market,…
Mina expands its public charging network
Multi award winning EV charging payment solution provider, Mina, have extended their public charging network which now gives drivers with a Chargepass card, access to…
AEBS – critical life-saving equipment for HGVs
Advanced Emergency Braking Systems (AEBS) have been fitted as standard to most new HGVs sold in the UK since 2015. Drivers and operators of HGVs…
EU new tolling rules give ‘big incentives’ for zero-emissions trucks
EU member states have until 2023 to implement a new system of road tolls which give big incentives for zero-emissions trucks after MEPs voted to…
Lower emissions will make huge difference
Haulage firms can take small steps to reduce harmful emissions from their vehicles’ exhausts that don’t require significant investment and add up to a big…
First Hydrogen and Cambridge University sign collaboration agreement
First Hydrogen has entered into a Research and Collaboration Agreement with the University of Cambridge, UK. The leading designer and manufacturer of zero-emissions, hydrogen-powered utility vehicles…
Clocking the dangers of speed
The latest research from the UK’s largest independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, has revealed positive long-term trends, with motorists continuing to find speeding less…
TomTom and Webfleet Solutions collaborate on an integrated mobile solution
Webfleet Solutions, a Bridgestone company and one of the world’s leading telematics solutions providers, has partnered with mapmaker and location technology specialist TomTom (TOM2) to…
ServCity AD project begins testing on London streets
ServCity, the UK’s newest autonomous mobility service research project, has reached an important milestone and begun its testing phase on the streets of London. The…
Travis Perkins expands HVO fuel trial
Travis Perkins is scaling up its trial of using Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) as a replacement fuel for diesel in its vehicles. It follows the…
Drivers expect a pothole lot of trouble when councils set budgets
As local authorities across the country set their budgets for the coming year, drivers are expecting a raw deal ahead of their approval. A recent…
ZipCharge accelerate growth plans
ZipCharge, the portable EV charging expert, has today announced the appointment of global growth and investment specialists Mouve and Co. This major milestone is a…
Ryder proposes exit from UK operations
Contract hire and rental firm Ryder is set to exit UK operations following a detailed business review by US parent Ryder System. The company described…
Volvo Trucks leads the electric truck market in Europe
New statistics show that Volvo Trucks is the market leader for all-electric heavy trucks in Europe with a market share of 42 per cent. In…