Transport for London (TfL) and mayor Boris Johnson have launched a public consultation on proposals to introduce the world's first Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in the capital on 7 September 2020.
Green Vehicles
Howard Tenens is about to take delivery of the first Euro 6 dual-fuel diesel and CNG (compressed natural gas) vehicle in Europe – a newly converted Mercedes-Benz Actros 2445.
Alternative Fuels
O'Reilly Transport Ireland is returning its commercial vehicle fleet (170 tractor units and 600 trailers) to 100% Michelin after being impressed by the multi-brand, multi-life policy, aimed at...
Tyres & Retreads
The government yesterday (14 October 2014) committed the first £11 million of funding to accelerate R&D into carbon emissions cutting technologies for the vans and cars of tomorrow.
Alternative Fuels
Arriva Southern Counties is launching a fleet of 11 Wrightbus StreetLites this weekend (12 October 2014), upgrading existing buses to its Sapphire specification.
Bus & Coach
Volvo Bus has been shortlisted for the environmental prize in the annual UK Bus Awards for its 7900 electric hybrid single decker bus.
Bus & Coach
Four second-year apprentices have achieved recognition in bodybuilder Cartwright's internal awards scheme for outstanding achievements in commitment, conduct and progress.
Apprenticeships
Volvo Dealer Truck and Bus Wales and West opened a two-bay ATF (Authorised Testing Facility) and IVA (Individual Vehicle Approval) facility this month (October 2014) at its Swindon site.
VOSA Testing
Sanders Plant & Waste Management is reporting safely recovering a heavy duty roller using Ctrack's tracking system after it was stolen by thieves.
Municipal Vehicles
United Plant Services (formerly known as Mac Plant), which serves the UK construction industry, has responded to the upturn by acquiring a new fleet of Mercedes-Benz vans.
Panel Vans
GKN has developed the world's first disconnect all-wheel drive system for A-, B- and C-segment vehicle platforms – improving fuel performance during cruising by up to 4%.
Engine/Transmission Management
Milton Keynes' innovative wireless-charging electric bus project, running under Arriva, has won the Excellence in Technology category at the National Transport Awards.
Electric Vehicles