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Gasrec welcomes Volvo’s new spark-ignition gas truck

Liquefied biomethane (Bio-LNG) producer and distributor Gasrec has welcomed Volvo Trucks' announcement of a new gas version of its Volvo FE truck.

Alternative Fuels
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Megabus.com trials first UK Scania Irizar i6 coach

The UK's first 15-metre overall length Scania Irizar i6 coach is set to enter service later this month when it embarks upon long-term trials on a megabus.com route.

Bus & Coach
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Truck, bus and trailer annual test fees set to fall

More than 80% of annual tests for trucks, buses and trailers will cost less from 1 October 2014, according to the DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency).

VOSA Testing
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Driver CPC deadline set to be achieved, says DVSA

Evidence released by DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) suggests that the vast majority of professional drivers will have completed their 35 hours' periodic Driver CPC (Driver Certificate of...

Driver / People Management
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FTA and Bunkercard welcome LLCS decision

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) and Bunkercard have welcomed the decision of London Council's Transport and Environment Committee to scrap its plans for an update to the London Lorry Control...

Road Safety
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First DVSA vehicle inspectors receive irtec accreditation

The first group of DVSA (Driver Vehicle Standards Agency) vehicle inspectors have now graduated, having completing the IMI Quality Assured Award DVSA Vehicle Inspection Programme, which gives them a...

Continuing Professional Development
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Millbrook to demonstrate testing technology at LCV2014

Newly independent vehicle test facility Millbrook says it will be displaying its full range of testing technology and capabilities at the upcoming Low Carbon Vehicle event on 10—11 September.

Road Legal
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Simon Elliott is new MD at MAN Truck & Bus UK

Simon Elliott has been appointed the new managing director of MAN Truck & Bus UK, taking over from Des Evans, who stood down due to ill health.

Rigids
Features

Time to bring renewable fuels into the mainstream

In the end, achieving change is all about money seasoned with political will. Look at the report published last month by the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP), which reveals that bus and coach...

Alternative Fuels
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Ryder buys Bullwell Trailer Solutions

Ryder Europe has completed the purchase of nationwide trailer repair and maintenance specialist Bullwell Trailer Solutions.

Trailers
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Brigade supports Brake road safety work for seventh year

Now in its seventh year of partnering with road safety charity Brake, Brigade Electronics has now donated a total of £40,500 to support people bereaved and seriously injured throughout the UK.

Road Safety
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GKN and Go-Ahead sign F1 hybrid flywheel deal for London buses

Industrial drives giant GKN and bus operator Go-Ahead have agreed a deal that will see electric flywheel systems, developed for F1 racing, retrofitted to 500 buses over the next two years.

Bus & Coach