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EAN energises MFG’s first all-EV charging station
Motor Fuel Group (MFG), the market leading independent forecourt operator, has opened its first all-EV charging station in Stretford, Manchester, with support from its power…
E10 performance issues likely to get worse over winter
E10 is being rolled out as the new standard petrol grade in the UK, replacing the E5 grade. Although the new grade of fuel is…
‘No major supply chain issues,’ major supermarkets insist
Supermarkets said they were confident their supply chains were robust enough to ensure customer requirements were fulfilled in the run-up to Christmas. Reporting its interim…
Dr David Wyatt
Dr David Wyatt, Technology Analyst, IDTechEx Contributing Posts: Fuel Cells: The need for long range zero emission vehicles
Fuel Cells: The need for long range zero emission vehicles
All major players in the automotive industry are racing to develop and deploy zero-emission vehicles: a tumultuous change in powertrain technology is underway. The new…
AX launches Motor Assist to support incident management
Mobility and incident management specialist, AX, has launched a new, technology-driven end-to-end incident management service for fleet and leasing companies and their customers: AX Motor Assist. Building…
IRU back crisis call on global supply chain disruptions
Member associations of the International Road Transport Union (IRU), the world road transport organisation, have voted for an emergency call to governments on dealing with…
Mercedes-Benz Vans win third prestigious award
The Mercedes-Benz Vans team was this week celebrating a sensational start to November after winning a third, prestigious industry accolade in less than 48 hours!…
Highway Code confusion
Changes are expected to be made to the Highway Code in early 2022 which will introduce a ‘hierarchy of road users’, with more vulnerable users…
Upgrade infrastructure to power switch to electric transport
Businesses need to upgrade their electric infrastructure today in order to power electric transport fleets tomorrow, says energy firm Vattenfall UK. The UK’s industrial electrical…
Aztek boss hits out over driver test dilution confusion
The government’s ‘U-turns’ on the recruitment of drivers from Europe on short-term visas and a consultation review of the cabotage rules is the latest mixed…
Volta Trucks reveals the final production-ready design of Volta Zero
Volta Trucks, a leading and disruptive full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has revealed the final production-ready design of the Volta Zero – the…
Hultsteins appoint Transcool for refrigeration support in Scotland
Swedish/UK transport refrigeration manufacturer Hultsteins are pleased to announce a new service and support partnership with Glasgow-based refrigeration service providers Transcool Scotland Ltd. Long-established transport…
UK van market sees marginal decline in October
The light commercial vehicle (LCV) market declined marginally by -4.6%, in October, with 27,420 vans registered according to the latest figures released today by the…
The Queen Elizabeth II bridge at Dartford celebrates 30 years
Built at a cost of £120m and officially opened by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in October 1991 it was the first bridge to be…
Plug-in car performance holds steady despite overall registrations falling
New car registrations have fallen for the fourth consecutive month, with a decline of -24.6% to 106,265 units compared to October last year, according to…