Optare has confirmed that diesel-electric hybrid versions of its Solo and Versa models have completed certification trials to satisfy the Low Carbon Emission Bus (LCEB) requirements, under the Green Bus Grant scheme.
Bus & Coach
The Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS) has received a glowing audit report from JAUPT (the Joint Approvals Unit for Periodic Training), for its Driver CPC training.
Driver CPC
Volvo Truck and Bus Centre London has supplied excavator hire and groundworks specialist Agriwork with a fully-speced FH16-700.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Carrier Transicold has extended its alternator-driven NEOS range of commercial vehicle refrigeration units, with the launch of the 100S.
Refrigeration
FTA has published a best practice guide for transport managers to safely securing loads in vans.
Lifting & HandlingUS-based Hendrickson has concluded a strategic agreement with Sinotruk, under which it will design, develop and manufacture advanced rubber suspensions for the latter's heavy-duty trucks in China.
Suspensions
Yorkshire-based East Riding Sacks says it has clocked up more than 750,000km on a set of Michelin XDE2 drive axle tyres.
Tyres & Retreads
LowCVP (the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership) has welcomed the UK government's announcement that it intends to continue funding to support initial purchases of electric vehicles.
Electric Vehicles
Zenith Logistics in Chepstow has expanded its fleet of MAN tractor units, with an additional six TGX 26.440BLS 6x2s, bringing the total to 35.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Hinduja Automotive-owned Ashok Leyland is buying a 26% stake in £80 million turnover bus manufacturer Optare for an estimated $7.5 million.
Bus & CoachWeight Angel has now launched its award-winning commercial vehicle overload and load shift protection system in the UK, for vehicles from 1—7.5 tonmes, with an HGV version due later this year.
Weighing EquipmentFifth wheel and rear suspension mountings could be compromised: there have been instances where the M20 screws securing the spring brackets for the driven and tag axles, and fifth wheel brackets have not been tightened to the correct torque. This could lead to the loss of the trailer or loss of directional control.
Recalls