Gothenburg, in Sweden, officially launched its first all-electric bus route yesterday (15 June 2015), running Volvo’s new silent and emission-free buses.
Electric Vehicles
Millbrook has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with Test World, the winter vehicle and tyre test facility: an announcement is due tomorrow (16 June 2015) at Automotive Testing Expo...
Drivelines
Ryder is upgrading its rental fleet with 400 new Euro 6 big cab 6x2 tractor units and 350 new trailers, making its one of the most modern rental fleets in the UK.
Trailers
Food company Faccenda Foods says it intends to add more 3G in-cab cameras plus GPS vehicle tracking to its fleet following the immediate success of its crew cab installations.
Telematics
ATS Euromaster has unveiled a service package for vans, trucks, trailers, buses and coaches, as well as cars, 4x4s, designed to improve access to “pre-emptive tyre safety checks”.
Tyres & RetreadsIveco Finland, VTT and TTS-Kehitys are developing software that will bring autonomous driving features to trucks of the future.
Driver Assistance Systems
Until 30 June 2015, selected approved used Sprinter 313 CDI MWB panel vans are now available from Mercedes’ dealer network for £299 per month.
Panel Vans
Leyland Trucks is donating engines, componentry and technical expertise to the £13 million iSTEM (innovation and STEM) Centre at Preston’s College in Fulwood, due to open this September.
Apprenticeships
The UK Liquefied Petroleum Gas Association (UKLPG) is asking government to reconsider its support for automotive LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) as part of its commitment to improving air quality in...
Alternative Fuels
T&J Haulage is reporting good fuel economy, payload and comfort from its first Mercedes-Benz tractor units – a pair of Actros 2445s with aerodynamic StreamSpace cabs, Kelsa lightbars and chrome trim,...
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Irizar’s iService, which provides on-line access to individual coaches’ parts and equipment lists, has now been upgraded to include all DAF part numbers.
Engine/Transmission Management
Packaged van equipment and service company Trade Ready Solutions has updated its offering to include new van models, racking systems and tools as well as new vehicle signage.
Storage Systems