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News
12/12/2013

BOC and Stobart open LNG dual-fuel refuelling station

The jointly-funded Stobart Group, BOC and Technology Strategy Board LNG (liquefied natural gas) refuelling station in Appleton Thorn, near Warrington, Cheshire, is now fully on-stream.

Part of the £23m programme being coordinated by the TSB to encourage road haulage operators to switch to low-carbon commercial vehicles, the new LNG refuelling ... » Read More

12/12/2013

Bakery slices fuel costs

Liverpool bakery Coultons Bread has slashed £1,500 from its weekly fuel ...
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12/12/2013

Cartwright war effort

Haulage firm Cartwright Brothers has provided a van to the Lincolnshire ...
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12/12/2013

Earthline takes MAN milestone

Wiltshire-based aggregates operator Earthline has taken delivery of a MAN ...
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12/12/2013

Acumen expands LST fleet

Acumen Distribution has taken advantage of the DfT's (Department for ...
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11/12/2013

Haulier’s heavyweight solution

Lincolnshire haulier Denby Transport has taken delivery of a Volvo FH 6x4 ...
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11/12/2013

FTA backs fuel fraud ruling

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has welcomed the Northern Ireland ...
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Features
05/12/2013

People December 2013 update

Transport Systems Catapult, part of the Catapult innovation and technology programme set up by the government's Technology Strategy Board, has installed: Chris Powell as chief financial officer; Mark Ruddy (ex of Network Rail) as chief operating officer; and Neil Ridley (who formerly led the Transport Knowledge Transfer Network) director of business ... » Read More

05/12/2013

Funding for engineering

Don't breathe a sigh of relief just yet. Last month, the Coalition stated its intention to provide £49m of funding to improve the development of engineering skills. Its announcement was timed to coincide with Tomorrow's Engineers Week ...
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05/12/2013

Beyond Euro 6

Despite the achievements of Euro 6, combustion engineering continues apace, with twin goals of improving efficiency and cutting CO2 emissions. John Kendall looks at the future for heavy-duty diesels
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05/12/2013

Cooking on gas

Dual fuel has more than merely caught the attention of the big boys. Brian Tinham talks to DHL and TNT about their major truck conversion programmes
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Fuel Management Innovation
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Unlocking Fuel Card Value

Philip Williams, head of Shell Commercial Fleet UK, highlights some factors to consider when selecting a fuel card.

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Telematic Fuel Savings

Shell FuelSave Partner trial indicates potential €190,000 annual fuel cost saving.

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