While driveline and chassis maintenance becomes ever more IT-focused as technologies evolve, bodywork repair demands different approaches. Richard Simpson explains what is required by engineers
Bodies & Bodywork
There remains a lot of talk about electric powertrains for the whole spectrum of commercial vehicles, but research into fuels is ongoing. Tom Austin-Morgan explores the most viable sustainable fuels for transport operators
Alternative Fuels
Following the recent general election, the new government has promised to introduce legislation within 100 days of taking office.
Road Legal
Maritime Transport, a provider of integrated road logistics, has completed the development of a new container storage terminal at the Port of Liverpool.
Truck Efficiency
K+H Bakewell has added three Renault Trucks T High 6x2s to their fleet to replace existing trucks from other manufacturers.
Truck Efficiency
Alexander Dennis has unveiled the first next-generation Enviro400EV battery-electric double decker built to Transport for London (TfL) specification.
Bus & Coach
Norscot Truck & Van has enhanced its Perth and Dundee depots in Scotland by investing in two sets of Stertil-Koni wireless mobile column lifts.
Lifting Equipment
Specialist Fleet Services (SFS) has provided an electric refuse collection vehicle (eRCV) that is set to reduce North Northampton Council’s carbon footprint.
Municipal Vehicles
Hultsteins has joined forces with specialist electric fridge manufacturer Courage to provide sales and aftermarket services for the UK, Ireland and Sweden.
Refrigeration
Giti Tire has launched the Giti GTR956 HD Combi Road, its latest generation trailer tyre for severe heavy duty regional applications.
Tyres & Retreads
XPO has announced that its partner site with Daimler Truck UK in Milton Keynes has been awarded carbon neutral status.
Emissions Control
Wisbech-based Bretts Transport has introduced a modelling strategy that allows it to better utilise its fleet while in turn reducing its carbon footprint.
Truck Efficiency