Cummins engineers, working with manufacturer Wrightbus, say they will make the New Bus for London (NBfL – a revolutionary re-creation of the iconic Routemaster bus) one of the cleanest on the planet.
Emissions Control
Logistics giant Wincanton has purchased 11 new aerodynamic high-cube trailers for its Wavin contract, because of their fuel efficiency and ability to reduce CO2 emissions.
Aerodynamics
Have you noticed the tide turning with electric and hybrid commercial vehicles? It's not just about the growing numbers of operators, public and private, starting to adopt them. Quietly, but...
Electric Vehicles
This winter's appalling weather brought local councils' road clearing efficiencies into sharp focus. Brian Tinham talks to fleet managers about their vehicle choices in difficult economic times
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Following its change of spec for 3.5 tonne home delivery vehicles, from refrigerated van conversions to refrigerated box bodies, Abel & Cole has ordered 45 more of the new specification vehicles.
Light Commercial Vehicles
International logistics operator Brian Yeardley Continental is buying more Volvo FH low-height tractor units, because of their "excellent fuel economy" and the back-up of Volvo dealer Crossroads.
Emissions ControlFirstGroup has appointed Giles Fearnley as managing director UK Bus. Fearnley has considerable experience in the passenger transport industry, having led the management buy-out of Blazefield Holdings...
People
Looking to upgrade your workshop or vehicle fleet or invest in technology that will help improve efficiency and cut costs and downtime? The CV Show 2011 – held over 12, 13 and 14 April, and featuring...
Telematics
Performance and durability have been improved on Dana's SPL (Spicer Life Series) heavy-duty universal joints.
Engines & Engine Parts
Fleet managers and drivers can now benefit from a mobile incident reporting tool, from Codegate, which claims to cut the time fleet managers normally spend wrestling with admin and also reduces...
Driver / People Management
Two electric-powered Optare Solo EV buses have been ordered by Dorset County Council to provide a service for Dorchester and Poundbury, the Duchy of Cornwall's eco-friendly village.
Electric Vehicles
Food distribution firm NR Evans has taken delivery of 18 new Mercedes-Benz Actros tractor units, all with Daimler FleetBoard telematics included.
Heavy Goods Vehicles