Volvo Trucks has started field trials of its methane-diesel engines in commercial operation with seven Swedish truck operators.
Alternative Fuels
Smith Electric Vehicles says it is trialling a small hydrogen fuel cell that could double the range of its battery powered electric vans and small trucks.
Electric Vehicles
TIP FleetCare now has more than 3,000 assets under R&M contract in the UK and Ireland – making it one of TIP Trailer Services' fastest growing division.
Repair & Maintenance
Guernsey Fire and Rescue Service has taken delivery of another Iveco Eurocargo Type B fire appliance, supplied by the island's Iveco distributor Bourgourd Ford.
Emergency Service Vehicles
Training is vital for any transport organisation, both heavy duty truck operators and van fleets.
Irtec
SDC Trailers is the first to be granted type approval to the new UN-ECE braking regulations, which become mandatory in 2012.
Vehicle Stability
More than 1,000 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans fitted with ECO-Start technology have been ordered by Parcelforce Worldwide.
Emissions Control
New commercial vehicle registrations of January in the EU totalled 123,527 units, 12% fewer than those registered in January 2009.
Bus & Coach
Autologic Holding's Doncaster Vehicle Maintenance Unit is to be managed and operated by Scania (Great Britain) from today.
Trailers
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled an electric prototype van, based on its Vito model and featuring lithium-ion technology.
Electric Vehicles
A joint commitment between BMI Healthcare and Stagecoach will provide the opportunity for employees of the transport group's bus division to undergo free heart checkups.
Health & Safety Legislation
Denbighshire-based Williams Haulage reports "significantly higher fuel figures than any of their current mixed fleet" from its new Volvo FH-460 6x2's, plated at 44 tonnes.
Emissions Control