The largest electric-powered truck ever to be put on the road is about to embark on tests, working for Carrefour stores in Lyon, France.
Electric VehiclesPaneltex has appointed Victor Loriggio to sales manager LCV, covering the east of England, London and the south-east, covering Somers refrigerated van conversions, as well as small box bodies up to...
People
The Megalux LED light may have been developed by Labcraft with the refrigerated vehicle market in mind, but the company says it is suitable for all commercial vehicle lighting applications.
Lighting
New European requirements on roadworthiness testing will mean changes to the content of annual vehicle tests, starting in January 2012.
VOSA Testing
Carrier Transicold Europe has launched the Pulsor range of refrigeration units for light commercial vehicles, which, it claims, offer more precise temperature control and cold chain protection for...
Refrigeration
Total Recycling's first new fleet of trucks is all from Mercedes-Benz – chosen for their reliability, fuel-efficiency and green credentials, according to general manager Paul Mitchell.
Tail Lifts
Iveco has won the Low Carbon Heavy Duty Vehicle Manufacturer of the Year 2011 Award from the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership.
Electric Vehicles
Yesterday (1 December 2011), DAF Vlaanderen, Belgium, celebrated the production of its 2,000,000th axle.
Axles
Scot Heating has taken delivery of a specialised Scania R 500 LB8x2*6HSA drawbar unit.
Trailers
Transport industry pundits are delighted with yesterday's (29 November 2011) announcements in the government's Autumn Statement – in particular £8 million funding to encourage the purchase of low...
Alternative FuelsThe electric heater of the charge air preheating system can overheat and a vehicle fire may occur. Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to carry out modifications to the electrical...
Recalls
Carrier Transicold has won the John Connell Enterprise in Quiet Transport Award 2011 from the Noise Abatement Society for its latest PIEK-certified refrigeration system, the Vector 1550 City truck...
Refrigeration