As part of AG Barr's drive to reduce its carbon footprint, the independent soft drinks manufacturer has bought an environmentally-friendly Bevan21 truck body.
Rigids
Volvo Buses and China's SAIC Motors have formed a joint venture for driveline systems for hybrid and electric buses.
Electric Vehicles
Carrier Transicold has introduced the Vector 1550 City trailer refrigeration unit, with noise levels below 60dB and a standard 'nose-mount' installation.
Refrigeration
GreenRoad has signed more than 10 bus and coach customers following its presence at Eurobus 2010, the company has revealed – meaning that its telematics will now be used in an additional 2,100...
Telematics
Web-based technology from NetDespatch is being used by Station Couriers to set up a Europe-wide road parcel service.
Fleet Management Systems
A new 7-tonne Iveco Daily is helping Yorkshire-based PapaKåta to carry larger loads when transporting its modular Kåtas – teepee style tents pioneered by the Sami people of Lapland.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Warburtons has introduced a breath of fresh air to its distribution fleet, in the shape of six dual-fuel Mercedes-Benz Axor tractor units.
Alternative Fuels
A three-month trial conducted by the Freight Transport Association (FTA) and transport management solutions provider Microlise has questioned the widely-held view that telemetry is the sole preserve...
Telematics
After being confirmed as president of the FTA (Freight Transport Association) for another two years, Stuart Oades has spoken exclusively to Transport Engineer about his hopes for the upcoming term,...
Driver / People Management
Heavy duty mobile vehicle lifts provider Somerstotalkare has supplied three sets of four S6CF cable-free lifts to Dorset County Council.
Lifting Equipment
Owner-driver Andy Kirby has got more than he bargained for, after his Volvo FMX eight-wheeler, purchased last December, has already returned more than one mile per gallon more than his previous truck.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Dual-Fuel combustion technology developer Clean Air Power, which enables heavy-duty diesel engines to operate on diesel and natural gas, says the past 12 months have been the most successful since its...
Alternative Fuels