Commercial vehicle rental business Ryder says support and mentoring underpins the success of its technician apprenticeship scheme, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.
Apprenticeships
Volkswagen Caminhoes e Onibus (VWCO) has revealed plans to establish a new ‘e-consortium’ at its factory in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to develop components for the manufacture of electric trucks, as well as charging infrastructure and support network for vehicle lifecycle management.
Electric Vehicles
White’s of St Albans has ordered what will be the first two-axle Irizar i8 Integral in the UK, confirming the deal at this week’s Coach & Bus UK event (2-3 October; NEC, Birmingham).
Bus & Coach
A full-electric version of the Mercedes-Benz Econic rigid chassis for refuse collection and other commercial duties enters serial production this month in Blackburn, UK.
Electric Vehicles
Yorkshire-based haulier Campeys of Selby is saving a full day a week on admin tasks and has improved fleet and workshop efficiency since implementing r2c Online’s software.
Fleet Management Systems
Prometeon Tyre Group – formerly Pirelli Industrial – has signed a deal with software provider GreenRoad for a fleet management and telematics solution.
Fleet Management Systems
Coach & Bus UK returns for its seventh edition on 2-3 October 2019 at the NEC, Birmingham.
Bus & Coach
Scania has announced it is introducing a shorter version of its Touring HD coach, with an overall length of 10.9m.
Bus & Coach
Hyundai Motor Company and Cummins have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to jointly develop and commercialise electric and fuel cell powertrains.
Alternative Fuels
Bus manufacturer EvoBus is equipping its buses with a lightweight air spring system, which uses plastic components instead of steel or aluminium – saving 15kg on a two-axle urban bus.
Shock Absorbers & Springs
Go-Coach Hire has moved to a Bandvulc and Uniroyal tyre policy – both part of the Continental family – for its 55-strong fleet.
Tyres & Retreads
Powertrain products business LH Group Services has won an order from Network Rail for eight Unimogs to use on rail, as well as on road and rough terrain.
Heavy Goods Vehicles