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Crouch Recovery raises workshop capacity with raising ramp addition

Crouch Recovery has expanded its vehicle lifting capabilities at its Leicestershire workshop with the addition of a Y-MECH Lift from Totalkare.

Workshop
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TPN introduces tail-lift surcharge

The Pallet Network, an alliance of 119 regional delivery firms, is introducing a per-pallet surcharge for all tail-lift deliveries as of 1 August 2021, to protect driver safety, service levels and...

Tail Lifts
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Prometeon completes the Triathlon truck tyre line

Prometeon has expanded the Pirelli-branded Triathlon range of regional and long-distance distribution tyres with the introduction of four new sizes for both steer (FR) and drive (TR) units, and...

Tyres & Retreads
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Ward Recycling’s £2m green upgrade

Derbyshire-based metal and waste recycling specialist Ward has invested more than £2m in upgrading its materials handling vehicles to improve energy efficiency and safety across its 120-strong fleet.

Tippers
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Hermes launches early-stage trials of self-driving vans in Oxford

Delivery firm Hermes has become the first customer to take part in an early stage trial of autonomous vehicles with Ford. The two-week trial will use a specially adapted Ford commercial vehicle...

Light Commercial Vehicles
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North Northants Council replaces waste and recycling fleet

As new unitary authority North Northamptonshire Council updates its waste and recycling fleet with a vehicle replacement programme comprising over 110 vehicles, Specialist Fleet Services Ltd has been...

Municipal Vehicles
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Engineers at UK bus operators share expertise and experiences on electric vehicle operations

A first meeting has taken place between UK bus operator engineering teams in May to monitor the effectiveness and operation of electric vehicles.

Electric Vehicles
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Falkirk Council goes electric with first delivery of new Citroën ë-Dispatch vans

Falkirk Council in Scotland has made the switch to electric vans, sourcing its first batch of Citroën ë-Dispatch LCVs via Arnold Clark in Armadale.

Electric Vehicles
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Schmitz Cargobull to start trailer production in the UK

Semi-trailer manufacturer Schmitz Cargobull is opening a new factory in Manchester to build customised vehicles for UK and Irish operators.

Semi-Trailers
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Goodyear launches ‘tyre intelligence technology’ for van fleets

Goodyear SightLine uses sensors with cloud-based algorithms to communicate with fleet operators in real-time.

Tyres & Retreads
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RATP Dev London orders 195 e-buses from BYD/ADL

RATP Dev London, one of Transport for London (TfL)’s principal bus operators, has ordered a total of 195 single and double deck vehicles from BYD UK and Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL).

Electric Vehicles
Video Content

Installing an in-ground brake tester

V-Tech engineers videoed installing a built-in roller brake tester at McGarries in Wolverhampton.

Brakes & Braking Systems