The eighth annual Low Carbon Vehicle Event (LCV2015), taking place on 9—10 September 2015 at Millbrook Proving Ground, is now open for free delegate registration at www.cenex-lcv.co.uk .
Alternative Fuels
Telematics specialist Microlise has released the agenda for its Transport Conference (20th May, Ricoh Arena, Coventry), believed to be the largest dedicated to road transport ever held in the UK.
Driver / People Management
DPF (diesel particulate filter) reconditioning specialist DPF Clean Team has been accredited to the FTA (Freight Transport Association) Van Excellence scheme.
Selective Catalyst Reduction
Pinbins, the skip hire division of Dartford, Kent-based Pinden, has taken delivery of four Volvo FE, 18-tonne gvw 4x2 rigid skiploaders with Boughton Engineering bodies.
Rigids
Quattro Plant Kawasaki reckons it will arrive in style at each round of the MCE Insurance British Superbike championship this season, courtesy of Volvo dealer Truck and Bus Wales & West.
Tractor Units
Warwickshire-based operator Catteralls of Southam says it is so impressed with its new i6 Integral coach, it is already considering buying another. Meanwhile, Stoke on Trent-based Hollinshead Coaches...
Bus & Coach
Brian Yeardley Continental has fitted Predator fuel tank alarms to its entire truck fleet having carried out what it describes as extensive trials.
Safety systems
Wreford’s Transport is reporting “significant” fuel savings and improved driver performance since installing Verilocation’s Driver Dashboard in-cab performance monitoring and communication system 12...
Driver / People Management
Airport transfer firm Airporter says it has installed Masternaut’s fleet management system to improve passenger information and safety, as well as fuel efficiency, through real-time vehicle tracking...
Telematics
Users of Stoneridge’s SE5000 Exakt Duo2 digital tachograph have seen an average 60% reduction in driving infringements, according to a study by the company.
Tachometers
Visitors to DAF’s stand at last week’s CV Show (14—16 April 2015, NEC, Birmingham) saw enhancements ranging from the firm’s Transport Efficiency packages to its MX-11 and MX-13 engines, and predictive...
Engine/Transmission Management
The IRTE (Institute of Road Transport Engineers) has today – 20 April 2015 – announced the speaker line-up for this year’s IRTE Conference, being staged on 17 September, in Kenilworth, Warwickshire.
Driver CPC