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Vaculug launches the ‘world’s first’ A-rated retread tyre

Vaculug claims to have launched the world’s first ‘A’-rated retread tyre.

Tyres & Retreads
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Maritime invests in fleet safety and visibility with CameraMatics

Maritime Transport has partnered with CameraMatics to fit connected smart camera systems across its entire fleet.

Road Safety
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FSEW orders UK’s first electric tractor units from DAF Trucks

DAF Trucks has received an order for two new DAF CF Electric tractor units from Cardiff-based international freight forwarders Freight Systems Express Wales (FSEW). It is the UK’s first order for...

Electric Vehicles
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Continental tests tyres on electric truck with Europe’s largest battery

A rigid vehicle converted to battery-electric has been on test with courier firm DPD in Switzerland since early 2021.

Tyres & Retreads
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ETB cuts accident and fleet costs with telematics and tyre solutions

Tyres and automotive parts distributor ETB (Exhausts, Tyres and Batteries) has seen a 40% reduction in accidents and is set for insurance savings of up to £30,000 following the introduction of the...

Tyres & Retreads
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Premiere for the first international biogas bus

In a collaboration between Scania, mobility provider Flixbus and gas supplier Gasum, the first long distance coach running on biogas will operate the Stockholm-Oslo route. Powered by liquid biogas...

Alternative Fuels
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Voice-based inspection tech planned in Dakota and Truckfile collaboration

Fleet and workshop management company Truckfile is collaborating with real-time data capture firm Dakota Integrated Solutions to develop a voice-based solution for vehicle maintenance and inspection.

Workshop Management Systems
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Wrightbus launches rapid-charge double deck

Wrightbus has unveiled the latest addition to its zero-emission arsenal - a rapid-charge electric double-deck.

Electric Vehicles
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Truck OEMs to partner up on European electric charging network for commercial vehicles

Three commercial vehicle manufacturers Volvo Group, Daimler Truck and the Traton Group (including Scania and MAN) have agreed to install and operate a high-performance public charging network for...

Electric Vehicles
Features

New EU tyre label regulation – what does it mean for commercial vehicle operators?

Continental Tyres is offering commercial vehicle customers guidance on the latest EU tyre label regulation, which was introduced in Europe including the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland on 1st...

Tyres & Retreads
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Lawrence David supplies 85 trailers to Knowles Transport

Knowles Transport has purchased 85 trailers from trailer manufacturer Lawrence David as growth continues following a hike in demand for their services across all areas of the business.

Semi-Trailers
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Renault buys west Kent dealer

Renault Truck Commercials has announced the further expansion of its network programme with the acquisition of Faversham-based KTS Trucks Ltd and KTS Rentals Ltd, effective 1 July 2021. The move...

Dealerships