Alexander Dennis (ADL) and Chinese manufacturer BYD have won their first order for Enviro200 EV buses outside the capital.
Electric Vehicles
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic leader to join our Senior Veolia Fleet Team. Leading from the front this role is responsible for the strategic management of the Regional team, driving efficiencies and adding value to the regional operating business.
A popular manufacturing technique to boost factory efficiency is behind a new system designed to help bus operators with fleet efficiency.
Bus & Coach
Italian car transporter i-Fast Automotive Logistics has ordered 10 New Stralis Natural Power (NP) vehicles running on liquefied natural gas (LNG) – the first European delivery for LNG-powered car transporters.
Alternative Fuels
Beverley-based David Hodges Transport has taken delivery of a Renault Range C430 8x4 tipper – with hot pink livery precisely matched to match his daughter’s favourite nail varnish.
Rigids
Spanish haulier Marcotran is anticipating annual fuel savings of almost €1,000 per vehicle, after trialling a mix of Goodyear’s FuelMax and KMax tyres across its fleet.
Tyres & Retreads
Volvo and Renault have released details of vehicles they will be showcasing at the forthcoming Freight in the City Expo (2 November; Alexandra Palace, London).
Road Safety
An ultra-simple, low cost, easy to fit TPMS (tyre pressure monitoring system) – aimed at the retail aftermarket, but also for retrofit to light commercial vehicles up to 5.5 tonnes, including minibuses, as well as trailers and caravans – has been launched by new company Fit2Go.
Tyres & Retreads
A 44-tonne Mercedes-Benz Actros tractor unit and King tri-axle low-loader semi-trailer combination sets new standards for safety, according to owner Eurovia.
Trailers
MAN TGX tractors were heading the line-up at the Olympic parade in Manchester earlier this week.
Tractor Units
Premium food ingredients supplier Wellocks, which delivers to some of the UK’s most prestigious hotels and restaurants, is reporting that Shell FuelSave Diesel is not only cutting fuel costs, but also reducing maintenance expenditure and vehicle breakdowns.
Driver / People Management
New Horizon Logistics says its new Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid diesel-electric 7.5-tonner is returning up to 24 mpg – double that of equivalent diesel vehicles.
Green Vehicles