Technology firm Nanolia reckons its product enables virtually any engine to run more efficiently, reducing fuel costs by up to 11% and emissions by 60%.
Gearboxes
The first two production 12 tonne Isuzu Forward crewcab trucks have now joined the 42-strong fleet at West London recovery company Automania, operating in the Heathrow area.
Car Transporters
Phoenix, Arizona-based Knight Transportation is buying 370 Volvo VNs, equipped with SCR (selective catalytic reduction) engine emissions controls.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Beccles-based Anglian Bus and Coach says it has installed MiX Telematics Fleet Manager, as part of its drive to improve operations efficiency.
Telematics
Smith electric Vehicles' Newton medium duty electric truck has now been approved for purchase by all US federal agencies and the military, following its addition to the US General Services...
Electric Vehicles
Commercial vehicle bodybuilder Bevan Group has acquired specialist supplier PG Reeves – spreading Bevan's reach for its dry freight box and curtainside bodies into the drinks industry.
Rigids
Asda has now taken delivery of 68 Cheetah moving deck, double-deck trailers, with air-kits, from Cartwright Group – adding to the 173 aerodynamic trailers it bought from Cartwright late last year.
Truck Efficiency
Staffordshire-based Gilvar Lining, which marks lines on roads, car parks, sports grounds and the like, says it has taken steps to reduce its carbon footprint by buying a new, low-emission 3.5-tonne...
Emissions Control
IRTE says there has been increased interest, particularly from bus companies, in irtec licensing since the beginning of 2010.
Irtec
Commercial vehicle retreads look set to reach even higher quality standards, following Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres' investment in £150,000 worth of twin-headed, automatic buffing machine for its retread...
Tyres & Retreads
Onspot – the automatic tyre chain system used on emergency vehicles – is now being offered for gritters and other essential service trucks.
Road Safety
Contrary to received wisdom around fuel-saving interventions in general, and magnetic devices in particular, Carmarthenshire County Council is reporting remarkable success on a wide range of vehicle...
Alternative Fuels