John Challen

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Electric vehicle transmission uprates performance and range

Prototypes of a multi-speed transmission for electric vehicles (EVs) have begun on-road testing with an unnamed European vehicle manufacturer.

Gearboxes
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Higher fuel prices impact hauliers operating costs, warns FTA

The high cost of fuel remains the biggest cause for concern among haulage operators, according to the July 2011 update of the FTA's Manager's Guide to Distribution Costs.

Fleet Operating Costs
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D and G Cars takes three more recovery trucks from Roger Dyson

Recovery firm D&G Cars has taken delivery of a pair of twin-decked Hydraloader slideback recovery trucks and an NRC 9735 slider heavy recovery unit, from Roger Dyson Group.

Recovery Vehicles
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Keltruck supplies Bedworth Haulage with anniversary trucks

Bedworth Haulage of Coventry has chosen Keltruck to add a new specialist Scania truck to its fleet, to celebrate 45 years of service.

Heavy Goods Vehicles
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TTC to offer Monroe shock absorbers

TTC, part of the Unipart Group, is working with Monroe to offer high-quality heavy-duty shock absorbers to its customers.

Shock Absorbers & Springs
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Clean, green Fuso Canter LCVs for LBS

LBS Builders' Merchants has taken delivery of its second Canter 7C15 this year – another three are scheduled to enter service this autumn – while Euro Commercials is also processing orders for three...

Drop Side
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Imperial launches commercial vehicle bodyshop website

Imperial Automotive has launched an extensive range of consumables for everyday use by commercial vehicle bodyshop technicians.

Bodyshop Equipment
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Michelin X-Terminal tyres for transport hire company

William Gilder is targeting reduced operating costs and increased uptime across its fleet of terminal tractors, following a move to fitting Michelin's X-Terminal T tyres – a dedicated industrial tyre...

Tyres & Retreads
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ECON Engineering doubles up on gritter order

The UK's largest gritter hire fleet, owned and operated by ECON Engineering, is set to expand even further, following the delivery of 30 DAF LF55 trucksa; with a further 30 scheduled to enter service...

Municipal Vehicles
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Morrells delighted with first Mercedes-Benz vans

Wood coatings specialist Morrells is reporting positive results from its new Mercedes-Benz vans.

Light Commercial Vehicles
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Volvo 7900 city bus set for unveiling at Busworld show

Volvo Buses says it will launch its Volvo 7900 city bus at the Busworld trade show in Kortrijk, Belgium in October.

Bus & Coach
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Free fuel offer introduced for Citroën commercials

Citroën is continuing to develop strategies to help LCV customers operate their vans as cost effectively as possible, as it prepares for tomorrow's (1 September 2011) launch of the 'Free Fuel for a...

Fuel Pricing