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Research by Allison Transmission shows fleets could cut fuel bills by specifying different axle ratios

Research by Allison Transmission has revealed that many commercial vehicle fleets could cut their fuel consumption by requesting different axle ratios to those routinely offered on new vehicles....

Engine/Transmission Management
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Reynolds starts operating first of 24 all-electric rigids

Reynolds, one of the biggest chilled food suppliers in the UK, has turned to Fraikin as it embarks on a long-term electrification strategy across its commercial vehicle fleet.

Electric Vehicles
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No near-term case for UK truck convoys

Results of the five-year, £8m HelmUK platooning trial on public roads have largely confirmed negative industry views of the practice, according to the official report published in July.

Truck Efficiency
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Two Renault battery-electric rigids on drayage duty trial

Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company (CMBC) is introducing two fully electric HGV trucks to its logistics fleet – the largest in the UK operated by a brewer – as part of the company’s Together Towards...

Electric Vehicles
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TfL reports on Direct Vision standard results

Transport for London (TfL), working with the London boroughs, has issued figures for the first full year of enforcement of its Direct Vision standard. It said that with the lorry safety scheme,...

Road Safety
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DVSA shows off mobile inspection unit

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has showcased its latest tool to take dangerous drivers and vehicles off Britain’s road network.

Road Safety
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Stratio wins framework agreement with Keolis for predictive maintenance

Predictive fleet maintenance platform Stratio has won a global framework agreement with transport company Keolis, to enable predictive maintenance and provide remote diagnostic technologies to Keolis’...

Bus & Coach
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Hauliers join forces to drive decarbonisation of HGVs

Industry leaders in shipping and haulage are meeting to launch a cross-industry action group focused on the decarbonisation of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs). The new HGVzero taskforce will bring...

Green Vehicles
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Equipmake electric powertrain heads to Argentina

Following completion of final UK testing, an electric bus developed by Equipmake of Norfolk and featuring the company’s state-of-the-art zero emission powertrain, is on its way to Buenos Aires,...

Electric Vehicles
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Carrier Transicold invests in UK operation

Carrier Transicold has made a significant investment in a specialist training academy and urgent request spare parts facility.

Temperature Controlled Vehicles
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Northgate Vehicle Hire acquires Blakedale

Northgate Vehicle Hire has acquired a supplier of specialist traffic management and support vehicles.

Municipal Vehicles
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VBRA launches CV body repair standard

Commercial vehicle bodybuilding association VBRA has launched a standard for commercial vehicle body accident repair.

Bodywork