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Kleanbus to upcycle Lothian buses to electric

Kleanbus has entered an agreement with Scotland-based bus operator Lothian to repower and upcycle 18 existing diesel vehicles to electric.

Electric Vehicles
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CheckedSafe offers text-to-speech function

CheckedSafe has added a text-to-speech feature to the Android version of its app in a move that is expected to simplify fleet operations.

Fleet Management Systems
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Bosch offers video-perception as standalone product

Bosch launched its video-perception software from its driver-assistance portfolio as a standalone product while also debuting its hardware-only cameras at IAA Mobility 2023 in Munich, Germany.

Driver Assistance Systems
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Partners reveal findings from hydrogen LCV trial

First Hydrogen has revealed that its hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) trialled by Rivus achieved 331 miles on the 10.3kg tank of hydrogen.

Alternative Fuels
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European Council weighs in on Euro 7

The European Council (EC) has suggested a number of changes to the proposed Euro 7 regulation, which seeks to set more adequate rules for vehicle emissions.

Emissions Control
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PurePac goes paperless via TruTac

Packaging specialist PurePac has replaced its paper-based vehicle checks with an integrated trio of TruTac systems.

Fleet Management Systems
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Tevva responds to termination of merger agreement

Tevva Motors has responded to a decision made by ElectraMeccanica to terminate a proposed merger agreement in which it cited incurable breaches.

Truck Efficiency
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Labcraft shows range at Emergency Services show

Labcraft exhibited a range of interior and exterior LED lighting solutions for emergency vehicles at this year’s Emergency Services show in Birmingham.

Lighting
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DAF unveils DAF XB city distribution trucks

DAF Trucks has released details of its New Generation DAF XB truck series, featuring a line-up of vehicles from 7.5- to 19-tonnes gross vehicle weight (GVW).

Truck Efficiency
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Partners aim to reduce crashes caused by sleepiness

The Road Safety Trust has awarded funding to Nottingham Trent University (NTU) to carry out a three-year project that seeks to reduce road crashes caused by sleepiness.

Road Safety
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First Bus depot to go electric

Contractors from Envevo have started preparation to install power charging and infrastructure to handle the arrival of electric buses at First Bus’s depot in Bramley, Leeds.

Bus & Coach
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Gov invests £200m in zero emission trucks

The UK government is providing a £200 million boost to decarbonise freight vehicles and create jobs as part of a week of action to support the sector.

Emissions Control