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Electric ambulance for Birmingham said to be UK first

Commercial vehicle converter VCS has launched what it calls the country’s first all-electric ambulance to be used in front-line service.

Electric Vehicles
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London announces HGV scrappage scheme six months before ULEZ starts

The mayor of London has launched a scrappage scheme for heavy goods vehicles operated by charities and small businesses in advance of the tighter Low Emission Zone (LEZ) standards, which will come...

Emissions
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UV cabin air steriliser from Valeo

Valeo has launched what it calls the world's most powerful air sterilisation system for bus and coach cabins.

Road Safety
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Bidfood UK brings its second-generation fully-electric vehicle to London

Foodservice wholesaler Bidfood UK has brought out a second-generation, fully electric vehicle with bespoke insulated body with two separate temperature zones built on a bespoke basis by Gray & Adams.

Temperature Controlled Vehicles
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Haulier goes to Volvo for quick supply of used tractors

Croydon-based MAH UK Transport has expanded its fleet with the purchase of five Volvo FH 6x2 tractor units from Volvo Used Trucks

Tractor Units
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New Scania V8 engines include industry-topping 770hp model

Scania has refreshed its 16-litre V8 engine range with four new models, including what it says is the industry’s most powerful series-produced engine, and 40hp larger than previously, at 770hp...

Engine/Transmission Management
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Michelin adds three tyres to X Multi regional haulage range

Michelin has extended its X Multi regional haulage truck tyre range, with the addition of 315/80 R22.5 X Multi Z (multi-position) and X Multi D (drive) fitments.

Tyres & Retreads
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Refuse Vehicle Solutions installs hydraulic cylinder repair machinery

RVS has invested in brand-new heavy-duty equipment to carry out a range of specialist vehicle repairs and inspections in-house.

Workshop
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Knowles knows, as it places 26-unit Volvo FH order

Warehousing and logistics specialist Knowles Transport has placed an order for 26 new Volvo FH460 6x2 tractor units, on the back of recent sales growth.

Tractor Units
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Mercedes-Benz to start series production of the eActros next year

Series production of the battery-electric eActros for heavy-duty distribution haulage is due to start in 2021 at the Wörth, Germany plant – alongside the existing manufacture of trucks with combustion...

Electric Vehicles
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It’s ‘up, up and away’ as Mercedes-Benz Trucks dealer AGS opens £6-million Heathrow workshop

Leading fleet operators whose vehicles work in and around London Heathrow were among those helping Mercedes-Benz Trucks’ latest authorised repairer to launch a workshop facility on the edge of the...

Workshop
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Yusen Logistics cites ‘solid investment’ for latest DAF fleet deal

Global shipping firm Yusen Logistics (UK) has described its latest fleet delivery from DAF Trucks as a ‘solid investment’ as the company expands the DAF proportion of its fleet with 30 new 18-tonne...

Rigids