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First graduates of Abbey’s popular Class 2 – 1 programme
To support drivers looking to make the transition from Class 2 to Class 1 driving, road tanker company Abbey Logistics launched an earn while you…
Statement from Logistics UK in response to comments made by the Prime Minister
Speaking in response to Boris Johnson’s comments yesterday morning (5 October 2021), that the supply chain issues currently being experienced in the UK are the…
LEVC electrifies bp pulse fleet
LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) is supplying 30 VN5 electric vans to bp pulse, one of the UK’s leading providers of EV charging infrastructure. The…
Volta Trucks expands UK Research and Development
Volta Trucks, a leading and disruptive full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, is expanding its UK-based Research and Development capabilities. This comes as the…
Citroën UK updates Dispatch and ë-Dispatch Electric for 2022
Citroën UK has updated its award-winning Dispatch and ë-Dispatch Electric LCV ranges for 2022 with trim level name changes, new Euro 6.3-compliant Diesel engines –…
Tracker launches CalAmp iOn at Fleet & Mobility Live
Telematics and stolen vehicle recovery company Tracker has launched a new fleet and asset management product called CalAmp iOn. The company will initially target SME…
Battery electric vehicles power on despite supply issues
The UK new car market has recorded its weakest September since 1998 ahead of the introduction of the two-plate system in 1999, according to figures…
Goodyear and TIP join forces on smart fleet & tyre management
Goodyear and TIP have announced the extension of their long-term partnership with the signing of a new 5-year contract. Both leading companies have been working…
Imperial switch to natural gas power with 18 LNG IVECO Stralis NP
The automotive supply chain is a demanding and extremely busy sector in which to work. Just-in-Time and Just-in-Sequence parts deliveries are crucial to the efficient…
David Lowen
David Lowen is Lead Business Manager in the UK for ABB Electrification. Contributing Blogs: Learning from ABB’s transition to an all-electric fleet
Learning from ABB’s transition to an all-electric fleet
As part of its ambition to achieve carbon neutrality across our own operations, leading global technology company, ABB, is switching to an all-electric fleet by…
New device will stop trucks from aquaplaning
Researchers say they have developed a device that prevents vehicles including HGVs from aquaplaning during adverse road conditions. The Run Dry Traction System (RDTS) prevents…
New warehouse lift truck safety device slashes product damage
An innovative new safety device that dramatically reduces damage to stored goods, lift trucks, warehouse or distribution centre building infrastructure and storage systems is now…
Green NCAP: Big Scores, Small Cars
Green NCAP has published the results of three popular, high-selling cars. Two small-off roaders and one supermini. Of the three, the MAZDA2 comes out on top…
Innovative last mile solution now available for trials
The world’s first transformable and dismountable micro electric vehicle has been officially unveiled – and it is made in Britain. The if.Micro makes deliveries more…
Sweden and Germany are leading the development for electric roads
Electric roads are one of the studied technologies in the race to decarbonise heavy traffic and within a few years the first commercial electric road…