Increasingly often, technicians must draw on both electrical and mechanical knowledge of vehicles to diagnose a fault from its symptoms, finds Will Dalrymple
Apprenticeships
When electric vehicles’ battery units suffer a short circuit or fluid fire, fire suppression systems play a crucial role in protecting passengers and the vehicles involved, finds Brian Wall
Road Safety
Transport consultancy Cenex has published results of a publicly funded two-year, 20-vehicle trial of gas trucks. It is said to be the UK’s first to test Euro VI-compliant vehicles factory-fitted with gas engines, reports Will Dalrymple
Alternative Fuels
Fleet operators UK-wide are involved in an almost bewildering variety of initiatives to make their employees and the vehicles they drive safer, writes Steve Banner
Road Safety
Driver contributor Lucy Radley tests Mercedes-Benz’s Active Drive Assist, part of its driver safety package, which is claimed to offer a 3-5% fuel saving.
Road Safety
This month we profile a new regulation for van (and car) MOT test equipment – they have to be digitally connected to DVSA servers. And earlier this year, DVSA began to roll out the Commercial Vehicle Services app to some ATFs for testing HGVs and trailers.
Health & Safety Legislation
Waste management group CSG has renewed its tyre management deal with Bandvulc for another two years, citing “significant” cost and time savings since moving to the tyre provider seven years ago.
Tyres & Retreads
Fleet livery and branding specialist Mediafleet is completing a commission from Royal Mail to provide new branding on 190 electric vans.
Paint, Print & Livery
Powered access business GT Access has acquired a new IVECO X-Way as part of a fleet upgrade to meet increased demand.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
West Country operator Dartline Coaches has taken delivery of two limited edition i6S Integrals, produced by Irizar to mark 130 years in business.
Bus & Coach
Transdek UK is launching a new four-pallet version of its V2G (Vehicle-to-Ground) lift at next month’s Commercial Vehicle Show (NEC, Birmingham; 28-30 April).
Lifting & Handling
Volvo Trucks has launched four new trucks, designed to deliver maximum appeal to drivers as well as safety and productivity improvements.
Heavy Goods Vehicles