Test and research centre Horiba MIRA has announced that it now has several Real Driving Emissions (RDE) routes approved by Dutch approval authority RDW – the first of their kind in the UK.
Emissions Control
Shirley’s Transport is reporting fewer breakdowns and less vehicle downtime with Bridgestone tyres and says the manufacturer’s support, through its Bridgestone Partner network, is “massively...
Tyres & Retreads
Autogas is about to start a trial in London of a traditional black London taxi running on LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) – if successful, the cab could be approved for use later this year.
Alternative Fuels
Office products supplier Lyreco is taking delivery of 83 Renault Master vans this month – the second phase of a fleet investment programme, which saw 89 Master vans supplied earlier this year.
Finance & Leasing
European truck makers and the Freight Transport Association say they broadly welcome the measures proposed by the European Commission in its low-emission mobility strategy, announced yesterday (20...
Emissions Control
Terberg has announced that it will unveil the TACR4, the latest model in its range of TACR compact aircraft vehicles, at the Emergency Services Show 2016 (21-22 September; NEC, Birmingham).
Emergency Service Vehicles
London Reclaimed Brick Merchants has taken delivery of its first Renault vehicles, three 26-tonne Range D trucks, citing vehicle versatility as a key factor in its decision.
Rigids
Start-up business HNC Transport has taken delivery of five Mercedes-Benz Actros tractors, after a three-week trial revealed positive fuel results.
Tractor Units
Stagecoach has become the first UK bus operator to implement a modification to its electric vehicles which allows them to run for longer between charges.
Electric Vehicles
Two LNG refuelling stations will open on the M1 this year, following a deal between Calor and service station business Moto Hospitality.
Alternative Fuels
The results of the 2016 IRTE Skills Challenge, aimed at finding the best of the best bus technicians, have been revealed and include Go-Ahead London, which scooped the top prize for outstanding team.
Bus & Coach
Volvo Trucks says a combination of small improvements to engines, transmissions and truck aerodynamics are delivering better fuel efficiency with enhanced driveability.
Engine/Transmission Management