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Volvo’s Mean Green hybrid truck continues to impress
(09/05/2012)
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Volvo's hybrid truck 'Mean Green' has established new world speed records after running at Wendover Airfield in Utah, USA. The truck achieved world record speeds at the flying kilometre (236.577km/h (147.002mph)) and standing kilometre (153.252 km/h ...
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People news for May 2012
(08/05/2012)
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Allison Transmission has appointed Gary Vasey to the position of UK market development manager for trucks. He will be responsible for the support and development of Allison's business with fleet operators and the UK operations of truck OEMs and engine ...
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Diesel departure
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Despite electric and diesel-electric hybrid powertrains grabbing many of the headlines, alternative fuels and multi-fuel engines remain powerful options for transport fleets for the foreseeable future, discovers Steve Banner Bus fleets looking for ...
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Lothian Buses first in Scotland for Volvo 7900 hybrid buses
(12/04/2012)
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Lothian Buses has confirmed that it is the first bus operator in Scotland to order Volvo's 7900 hybrid 'green' single-decker buses. Lothian Buses' decision to order 10 of the new hybrid buses was made possible by a grant of £750,000 from the Scottish ...
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MAN EcoCity gas bus passes Reading tests with flying colours
(05/04/2012)
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Four weeks into a five-week trial, Reading Transport has said its CNG-powered MAN EcoCity bus demonstrator makes a "perfectly feasible" proposition on its urban-intensive Reading Buses operation. "Does it work? So far, yes it does," comments Reading ...
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Smarter hybrids
(05/04/2012)
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With the number of hybrid buses in operation continuing to increase, John Challen talks to powertrain provider BAE Systems about how technicians have coped with servicing and maintenance The introduction of hybrid powertrain technology into commercial ...
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New hybrid buses are on their way, says Volvo
(05/04/2012)
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Volvo Bus UK has won orders for 174 new hybrid buses, as part of the Green Bus fund for England, including its single largest ever hybrid order – of 77 double deck buses for Arriva. "By the end of last year, we had 100 Volvo hybrid-powered ...
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Specs change
(06/03/2012)
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Economical and social factors are driving RCV operators to rethink some aspects of their vehicles. John Challen discovers measures being taken to boost safety and productivity, while cutting operating costs Many new technologies appearing on commercial ...
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Transport technology is about life-long learning
(06/03/2012)
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While there's no denying it's excellent news that Ford has granted 12 UK universities 100 engineering student scholarships, worth a grand total of £1 million this year, it can only be a favoured few knocking back the well earned champagne. Ford is, of ...
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Large Stagecoach order favours green buses and coaches
(21/02/2012)
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Stagecoach Group is to invest around £60 million in hundreds of new greener buses and coaches for local communities across the UK. The Perth-based transport group announced yesterday (20 February 2012) that it has placed initial orders for 390 buses and ...
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MAN EcoCity gas bus passes Reading tests with flying colours
(20/02/2012)
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Four weeks into a five-week trial, Reading Transport has said its CNG-powered MAN EcoCity bus demonstrator makes a "perfectly feasible" proposition on its urban-intensive Reading Buses operation. "Does it work? So far, yes it does," comments Reading ...
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First Euro 6 tractor heads to Norbert Dentressangle
(10/02/2012)
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Norbert Dentressangle has taken delivery of the first road tractor unit to meet the Euro 6 standard, two years before the it come into force. The Mercedes-Benz Actros has a BlueTec 6 engine, which reduces particle emissions by 50% and nitrogen oxide ...
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100 hybrid Volvo buses heading for Gotenburg
(09/02/2012)
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Volvo has now sold 100 hybrid buses in Nordic countries, following an order for 25 hybrid buses by Göteborgs Spårvägar (Gothenburg Tramways), which operates public transport services on behalf of Västtrafik. The new Volvo buses are all 7700 hybrids, ...
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Lenham Storage takes Britain’s first Atego hybrid truck
(06/02/2012)
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Waitrose stores in central London are now receiving deliveries from the first of a new breed of low-emission Mercedes-Benz trucks. Operated by shared user distribution specialist Lenham Storage, the Atego BlueTec Hybrid truck employs a Euro 5/EEV ...
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BAE Systems and Caterpillar deal for heavy truck hybrid engines
(31/01/2012)
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BAE Systems and Caterpillar Inc. have signed a 20-year deal to build an energy efficient parallel hybrid propulsion system for heavy-duty trucks. BAE Systems is to integrate the Cat CX family of transmissions into its HybriDrive parallel hybrid ...
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Autumn statement brings New Year cheer
(06/01/2012)
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It may already seem an age ago, but the Chancellor's late November 2011 Autumn Statement – widely trailed as a mini budget in what were, and remain, troubled times – left the transport industry with some welcome surprises to celebrate and, on the face ...
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Your shout
(06/01/2012)
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Has there been a better time for organisations in the transport industry to embrace innovation? Despite the ever-present risk of recession that hung over many during 2011 and the uncertainty over the UK's economic performance that still dominates ...
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Lenham Storage takes Britain’s first Atego hybrid truck
(19/12/2011)
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Waitrose stores in central London are now receiving deliveries from the first of a new breed of low-emission Mercedes-Benz trucks. Operated by shared user distribution specialist Lenham Storage, the Atego BlueTec Hybrid truck employs a Euro 5/EEV ...
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Power recycling
(07/12/2011)
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BAE Systems launched its parallel hybrid truck with Denis Eagle at the RWM exhibition. Brian Tinham talked to the developers RCV (refuse collection vehicles) specialist Dennis Eagle is shipping its first diesel-electric hybrid truck, powered by BAE ...
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Double success for Mercedes-Benz at international awards
(28/11/2011)
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Mercedes-Benz has won the title of International Truck of the Year 2012 with the Actros, becoming the first manufacturer in nearly two decades to win the award in consecutive years – the company having triumphed with the Atego Hybrid 12 months ago. ...
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DAF Trucks announces Apprentices of the Year 2011
(14/11/2011)
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The DAF Trucks National Dealer Apprentice Programme has once again honoured its graduates at an awards ceremony in Bristol, where the scheme is based. Ross Humphries of Watts Truck & Van, Cardiff, was named as third year winner; Shane Marrows of Ford & ...
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Bakers Coaches goes green for 75th anniversary
(08/11/2011)
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Stoke-based bus and coach operator Bakers Coaches has launched its first hybrid bus service, ahead of its 75th anniversary this month (November 2011). The three hybrid buses, all based on Volvo B5 RLH chassis with Wrightbus Gemini bodywork, operate ...
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Waste expectations
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Engineering breakthroughs in the municipal vehicle market are promising improved levels of fuel consumption and efficiency. Dan Gilkes rounds up on some of the latest developments Reducing fuel consumption and lowering emissions are important ...
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Double shift
(07/11/2011)
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The evolution of dual clutch technology, coupled with increasing popularity of automated manual transmissions, is leading to more choice for operators. John Challen looks at latest developments Not to be outdone by their power plant engineering ...
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Iveco Eurocargo hybrid truck makes UK debut
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Iveco's hybrid Eurocargo truck made its UK debut at the LCV 2011 event last month in the form of the 12-tonne 120E18/P, which is also available at 7.5 tonner. The truck uses a diesel-electric parallel hybrid driveline, designed for multi-drop ...
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