Smith electric Vehicles' Newton medium duty electric truck has now been approved for purchase by all US federal agencies and the military, following its addition to the US General Services Administration (GSA) schedule.
Electric Vehicles
Ginsters' new fleet of 3.5-tonne Mercedes-Benz Sprinter-based cold chain vehicles is to run with Carrier Transicold Xarios refrigeration units.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Commercial vehicle bodybuilder Bevan Group has acquired specialist supplier PG Reeves – spreading Bevan's reach for its dry freight box and curtainside bodies into the drinks industry.
Rigids
Asda has now taken delivery of 68 Cheetah moving deck, double-deck trailers, with air-kits, from Cartwright Group – adding to the 173 aerodynamic trailers it bought from Cartwright late last year.
Truck Efficiency
Staffordshire-based Gilvar Lining, which marks lines on roads, car parks, sports grounds and the like, says it has taken steps to reduce its carbon footprint by buying a new, low-emission 3.5-tonne Mercedes Sprinter.
Emissions Control
The 2009/2010 Winter Tyre Guide from Continental Tyres has been updated to include new winter laws that have been imposed in Sweden concerning light commercials, heavy trucks, and coaches.
Tyres & Retreads
IRTE says there has been increased interest, particularly from bus companies, in irtec licensing since the beginning of 2010.
Irtec
The lineup in the new Daily range from Iveco is the greenest ever, reflecting the industry's need to clean up its vehicles and help minimise the impact on the environment from commercial vehicles.
Electric Vehicles
The impressive low unladen weight of the Renault Master was reason enough for Micheldever Tyre and Auto Services to add 15 of the vehicles to its 200-strong fleet.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Keen to harness the potential of a show that appeals squarely to transport engineers, technicians and fleet managers, CV Operator Show organiser Crystal Communications says it is focusing on workshops.
Maintenance
Safe transportation of loads is to be the main focus of a spot check campaign due to run this month and throughout March.
Road Safety
TruckProtect has launched what it is calling the world's first fuel anti-spill valve (ASV) for its anti-syphon product, NeckIt. Available as a retrofit copmonent, the new spring-loaded valve is more effective at preventing spillage, due to the rapid response of the closure system, according to the company.
Road Safety