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Ballard Power announces acquisition of Arcola Energy

Fuel cell manufacturer Ballard Power Systems has acquired Arcola Energy, a UK-based systems engineering company specializing in hydrogen fuel cell powertrain and vehicle systems integration. The...

Alternative Fuels
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ZF provides bus data in real time

ZF Bus Connect is a new product which caters to the needs of bus fleet operators. It enables public transport or private bus operators to enhance and improve efficiency and performance of their...

Telematics
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Employees burned in explosion at vehicle servicing centre

A commercial vehicle servicing and repair company has been fined after two workers suffered serious burns when flammable brake cleaning fluid ignited, causing a fire.

Workshop
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IVECO Daily chassis to carry Dawsongroup ‘hotbox’ conversions

Self-drive municipal and highways maintenance equipment rental business Dawsongroup Sweepers, have taken delivery of 10 IVECO Daily chassis cabs for conversion to ‘hotbox’ road repair vehicles.

Municipal Vehicles
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TruckEast Norwich adds tachograph services

TruckEast Norwich has gained DVSA approval to become an approved tachograph centre.

Tachometers
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New ADR and ‘Pet Reg’ service at Midlands Truck & Van

West Midlands-based operators of fuel tankers and other vehicles used to transport hazardous goods will soon be able to call upon Midlands Truck & Van for specialist maintenance and repair back-up.

Workshop
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IVECO to supply 1,064 gas-powered S-WAY tractors for Amazon to support European operations

Amazon has already taken delivery of a first batch of 216 IVECO S-Way CNG (compressed natural gas) tractors to be operated by its partners in Europe. Now, another 848 units have been ordered, with...

Alternative Fuels
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DVSA names and shames operators by publishing drivers’ hours infraction rates

DVSA has published data on drivers’ hours offences picked up by its enforcement teams at the roadside in 2020 and 2019.

Road Safety
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Van fleet sector splitting into thirds over eLCVs, says FleetCheck

The van fleet sector appears to be splitting into thirds over eLCV adoption, FleetCheck is reporting, with 'sceptics' set to be a potential issue.

Electric Vehicles
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Irizar shows ie battery-electric truck at Solutrans

The Irizar Group, known best in the UK for its range of coaches, has presented the battery-electric Irizar ie truck at the Solutrans international trade fair in Lyon, France.

Electric Vehicles
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Thermo King introduces hybrid trailer fridges

The new Advancer Hybrid optimises electric motor operations with internal combustion engine back-up for sustainable performance across the long-haul and inner-city transport.

Refrigeration
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Fox group first in the UK for Volvo FE electric tippers

Blackpool-based Fox Group has placed an order which is expected to see it become the first tipper operator in the UK to begin the transition from diesel to electric vehicles, following an order placed...

Electric Vehicles