Waste recycling company Recycling Lives of Preston has begun full-electric skip services with what is claimed to be the UK’s first 100% electric skip transporter truck.
Electric Vehicles
Hendrick European has praised the longevity of the Michelin X Multi D tyres it runs across its fleet – with one set clocking 500,000 km.
Tyres & Retreads
VCS (Vehicle Conversion Specialists) has developed a dual crewed ambulance (DCA) with a reduced weight that will enter service with West Midlands Ambulance Service.
Emergency Service Vehicles
Scania UK has confirmed Chris Newitt has succeeded James Armstrong as managing director.
Bus & Coach
Desi Coaches has equipped its fleet with an in-motion wheel loss detection system that combines brake and hub temperature monitoring with a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS).
Road Safety
When a hardy self-sufficient tipper capable of carrying and loading heavy cargo in confined spaces was required FCH Construction Services joined forces with IVECO dealer AM Phillip Trucktech and The Thompson Group to design and build what must be one of the most bespoke IVECO X-WAYs in the country.
Tippers
The Wellglade Group operates a modern fleet of over 400 buses from six operating locations in the East Midlands and South Yorkshire through four operating subsidiaries, the largest of which is the award winning and nationally renowned trentbarton. The business has been independently owned for 36 years.
People
The 2022 winners of the IRTE Skills Challenge were announced in a ceremony at the British Motor Museum, Gaydon, Warwickshire, on 8 September.
Apprenticeships
Durite supplied J.O’Doherty with 100 vehicle camera systems to provide truck drivers with a better field of vision.
Truck Efficiency
Alliance Transport Technologies (ATT) is using two sets of Stertil Koni heavy-duty wireless mobile column vehicle lifts to simplify activities at its workshop in Wakefield, West Yorkshire.
Workshop
Volta Trucks has manufactured its first Volta Zero vehicle at its facility in Steyr, Austria, which will form part of a pilot fleet.
Electric Vehicles
First Bus Scotland announces that it has invested £35 million in 74 new electric buses and supporting infrastructure.
Bus & Coach