British based automotive technology newcomer Charge – already famous for promising electric trucks and buses up to 26 tonnes – has become the official electric truck partner for Formula E.
Electric Vehicles
The IRTE (Institute of Road Transport Engineers) has today (25 April 2016) launched the IRTE Fleet Engineer of the Year Awards 2016.
Continuing Professional DevelopmentThe beach seat base mounting screws may break when the bench is repeatedly repositioned to allow a flat load area. Should this happen a noise will be heard from the bench. In exceptional cases, if the...
RecallsThe bolt securing the passenger seat back rest may fracture. If this happens the back rest cushion may drop. In the event of a collision the seat belt may not fully restrain the passenger as intended....
Recalls
Sainsbury’s has become the first in the world to take delivery of Carrier Transicold’s prototype ‘natural refrigerant’ trailer unit – described as a new generation system for trailers.
Green Vehicles
The FTA (Freight Transport Association) has launched new qualifications for fleet managers, stating that it wants to professionalise the industry and create “a clear career path for the role”.
Continuing Professional Development
CENEX – the UK’s centre of excellence for low carbon and fuel cell technologies, and the organiser of the UK’s largest technology event for low carbon vehicles – yesterday (21 April 2016) opened the...
Alternative Fuels
The new EN15940 standard for paraffinic diesel fuels, such as Shell’s GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuel, has been ratified by CEN (European Committee for Standardisation).
Alternative Fuels
Derbyshire-based haulier Lomas Distribution has ordered 70 new high-specification Volvo tractor units and tippers from the Hartshorne Group.
Tippers
Pro-Align is expanding its CV product range beyond the Hunter truck aligner to include a Hunter heavy-duty tyre changer.
Tyres & Retreads
The world’s only high-efficiency electromechanical tail-lift that does not require hydraulic oil: that’s how Palfinger is describing its MBB C 1000 E lift.
Tail Lifts
Dearman announced yesterday (20 April 206) that it is partnering with vehicle leasing firm Dawsonrentals truck & trailer to demonstrate its innovative zero-emission transport refrigeration technology....
Alternative Fuels