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legislation, environmental issues, fleet operating costs, company and people news.
01/10/2014
Hopkins Concrete has placed an order for 50 Mercedes-Benz Arocs trucks – the single largest order to date for this range – after its first four Arocs delivered "remarkable" fuel efficiency.
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01/10/2014
Eaton has developed a new line of medium-duty dual clutch transmissions which, it says, will deliver up to 10% more fuel economy than a similarly equipped vehicle with a torque converter automatic.
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01/10/2014
A transport energy task force established by DfT (Department for Transport) and LowCVP (Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership) is to examine options for meeting the RED (Renewable Energy Directive) 2020 renewable fuel target.
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01/10/2014
Knorr-Bremse and TIP Trailer Services have scooped a top innovation prize for a remote control system for trailers.
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01/10/2014
Wabco has unveiled a new aerodynamic semi-trailer fin to boost fuel efficiency for trailers.
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01/10/2014
Delphi Automotive launched a range of modular diesel common rail systems for medium-duty applications as well as a high-pressure direct injection (HPDI) natural gas injector for heavy-duty applications at IAA, Hanover (25 September to 2 ...
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01/10/2014
Cummins has unveiled its latest G Series heavy-duty ISG12 engine at IAA Hannover (25 September to 2 October), along with a lighter weight Holset HE300VG variable geometry turbo and its first Holset M² two-stage system with rotary turbine ...
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01/10/2014
From today (1 October 2014), the familiar paper tax disc no longer needs to be displayed on a vehicle.
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30/09/2014
Argos will be the first retailer to employ ultra low emission trucks when it takes delivery of five Scania vehicles fuelled by CNG (compressed natural gas) at the end of this year as part of the government's two-year Low Carbon Truck Trial.
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30/09/2014
Bus operator London United has kicked off a new apprenticeship programme – its first for many years – and has taken on four budding engineers.
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30/09/2014
A new trailer disc brake from Knorr-Bremse is said to be the lightest two-piston brake for 22.5-inch commercial vehicle wheels on the market.
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30/09/2014
Transport refrigeration equipment maker Frigoblock is launching Frigo-Connect, a data transmission system integrated into the refrigeration system.
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29/09/2014
The West Country's first biogas filling station was officially opened on Friday (26 September 2014) by Somerset MP Ian Liddell-Grainger.
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29/09/2014
Aberlour-based haulage firm McPherson has been fined £8,000 for safety failings after a worker was seriously injured when an unsecured barrel fell from a lorry, fracturing his skull.
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29/09/2014
Up to 80% of businesses are risking prosecution for lack of compliance with managing 'grey' vehicle fleets.
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29/09/2014
Bus operator Network Warrington has replaced a ramp at its main depot with a heavy-duty, four-post lift from Stertil Koni.
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26/09/2014
Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) is showing its novel Cobra water-cooled electric superchargers at the 19th Supercharging Conference, being held in Dresden, Germany this week (25 September to 2 October 2014).
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26/09/2014
Fiat has unveiled the new-look Doblò Cargo, including a new EcoJet version, at the IAA Commercial Vehicle Show in Hanover (25 September to 2 October 2014).
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26/09/2014
Logistics firm LC3, which specialises in temperature-controlled transport and container trucks, is buying 50 Iveco Stralis LNG (liquefied natural gas) Euro 6 trucks, just weeks after the first five were put on the road.
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26/09/2014
Independent workshops are being invited to a technical, hands-on training event, organised by OESAA (Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association), which promotes fitting original equipment (OE) parts.
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26/09/2014
Rehobot Hydraulics is the new name for Nike Hydraulics, which designs and manufactures high-pressure hydraulic workshop equipment, including jacks, axle stands, spring compressors, lifts, pullers, push-pull kits and rescue tools.
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26/09/2014
Aston Transport has taken delivery of five Euro 6 Scania 8x4 tippers, fitted with multi-purpose tipping gear from Hyva, with payload and productivity the key reasons for selection.
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26/09/2014
Tyre and vehicle technologies manufacturer Continental has made test tyres from dandelion rubber and says these could go into production within 5—10 years.
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26/09/2014
Nissan has upgraded the NV400 light commercial vehicle with new engine choices and a range of new features to boost, it says, performance and fuel efficiency.
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25/09/2014
Iveco and Renault have scooped top prizes for their latest vehicles, with Iveco's New Daily winning International Van of the Year 2015 and Renault taking International Truck of the Year for its Range T.
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