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E-trucks around Europe

Fleet operators across Europe have ordered, and in some cases, started using, full-electric HGVs. Below is a round-up of recent news, to help try to understand what is involved in integrating...

Electric Vehicles
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Switch Mobility to supply 12 Metrocity Electric Buses to Tower Transit

Switch Mobility, formerly Optare, will supply a fleet of 12 Metrocity E-Buses to Tower Transit.

Electric Vehicles
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Goodyear launches evaluation pilot of connected tyre service

Goodyear's SightLine suite of tyre intelligence technologies encompass connected solutions that can, through the use of real-time data and the deep understanding of tyre dynamics, help identify and...

Tyres & Retreads
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James Hall & Co. Ltd greens transport refrigeration

James Hall & Co. Ltd, the primary wholesaler to SPAR retailers in the North of England, among other operations, has added three new greener Volvo tractor units to its fleet. The new Volvo Euro VI...

Refrigeration
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MAN and ABB E-mobility rev up for the next phase of electromobility in long-haul trucking

MAN has carried out the first public demonstration of a near-series prototype battery-electric 4x2 tractor in Berlin.

Electric Vehicles
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2022 ACEA heavy-duty engine oil sequences published

A 2022 edition of the ACEA Oil Sequences for Heavy-Duty Engines has been published. The new sequences address engine developments that are driven by a combination of regulatory and performance needs,...

Lubricants & Systems
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Volvo wins DHL order for electric vehicles

Volvo Trucks and Deutsche Post DHL Group have signed a cooperation agreement to accelerate the shift to zero-exhaust emission vehicles. DHL intends to intensify its transition to heavy electric trucks...

Electric Vehicles
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MAHA fits ATF lane at Renault Truck Commercials’ new Felixstowe site

In March, Renault Truck Commercials officially launched a new authorised test facility (ATF) in Felixstowe.

VOSA Testing
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Extended van lifecycles sees 17% increase in SMR spend

With lack of vehicle availability impacting commercial vehicle replacement cycles, service, maintenance and repair (SMR) costs are rising in line with increased maintenance requirements, according to...

Maintenance
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Hendy wins IVECO dealer award

Hendy Group’s heavy truck division is celebrating success after being named the number one IVECO Truck Station in the UK.

Dealerships
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Isuzu Grafter finds extra work for itself at HMT

Northwest warehouse and logistics business HMT Group is operating the Isuzu Grafter 3.5 tonne truck as a driver training vehicle to encourage non-HGV drivers to make the step up to Class I and 2...

Rigids
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SmartWitness launches upgradeable dashcam

SmartWitness has launched a modular road-facing/driver-facing dashcam for fleets. The camera can be purchased as a road-facing solution with or without driver-facing functionality. Later if needed,...

Road Safety