Optare has won the largest single order for hybrid buses so far placed in the UK – a mix of 66 Tempo, Versa and Solo buses for Greater Manchester Integrated Transport Authority.
Bus & Coach
Bedfordshire and Luton Fire and Rescue Service has increased its operational capability in rural areas by investing in four 4x4 Mercedes-Benz 5.0-tonne Sprinter vans.
Emergency Service Vehicles
A one-stop service for drawbar operators has been launched by Jost-GB, including an all-inclusive package for users of its Rockinger drawbar couplings.
Drawbar / Drawbar Assemblies
Chilled foods producer Samworth Brothers Distribution says that trials with Gray & Adams aerodynamic Eco-Aer temperature-controlled trailers have shown "a marked improvement in fuel consumption."
Green Vehicles
Kettering-based transport firm Knights of Old has taken delivery of a new high-spec Scania R 620 LA 6x2/4MNA twinsteer tractor to replace 'Excalibur', its specially-commissioned gold Scania purchased seven years ago to celebrate its golden jubilee.
Tractor Units
In this case study, we filmed at Brigade's client, Keltbray Plant, to see how the Sidescan, Backscan and BBS-Tek products are used on Keltbray's tipper-trucks.
Road Safety
Designed to improve accuracy, efficiency and speed of MOT testing, Delphi is about to introduce a wireless electronic test tool for truck and van workshops.
MOT Testing Equipment
IRTE's Mercia Centre is being re-launched in June in association with the IMechE, which holds evening lectures at Derby and Loughborough Universities.
Alternative Fuels
The RHA (Road Haulage Association) has opened its arms to Fitch's fuel catalyst for vans, trucks and buses -- said to deliver up to 5.3% fuel economy improvement and carbon emissions reduction -- by making the device available on its online retail site.
Alternative Fuels
Discussing his company's latest fleet management solution
Fleet Management Systems
A £67 million tender has been issued by Transport for London, for the supply of up to 1,300 electric and hybrid vehicles.
Electric Vehicles
Allison's Torqmatic series of fully automatic transmissions for bus applications has two new members, thanks to the addition of the T390 and T390R models.
Gearboxes