Volvo Buses and ABB have teamed up to launch a charging station for electric buses based on the open OppCharge interface, which enables buses and charging stations from different manufacturers to be used together.
Electric Vehicles
Bluebird Coaches, of Weymouth, has added another new Volvo B11R coach to its 18-strong vehicle fleet, with managing director Martyn Hoare praising the Volvo’s quality, safety features and fuel efficiency.
Bus & Coach
The government’s Go Ultra Low initiative is soon likely to nudge fleets in the direction of adopting electric vehicles.
Electric Vehicles
TIP Trailer Services is now offering “competitive and flexible” rental, leasing and maintenance options for moving-floor semi-trailers in the UK.
Trailers
Metal recycling business Maxilead Metals has taken delivery of two new Volvo rigids – an FL-250 drawbar skiploader and an FM-410 8x4 hookloader – citing “superb” service from the dealers as key to its decision.
Rigids
Toyota’s Hilux pick-up has been named ‘used van hero’ for October by Glass’s, which described the truck as “the perfect buy”.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Transport operators keen to find out more about the impact of the latest F-Gas Regulations on their fleets can pick up a guidance document from any Marshall Fleet Solutions branch (or call the helpline on 0800 731 1685).
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Michelin Solutions’ Effitrailer telematics solution has been upgraded to include asset identification, cold chain management and a remote door opening sensor.
Tyres & Retreads
The Freight Transport Association is urging London’s mayor Sadiq Khan to reconsider his plans announced yesterday (10 October) to bring forward the introduction of the ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) to 2019.
Emissions Control
Bed frame manufacturer Arbor Trading has taken delivery of a new side-opening Ekeri body on a MAN TGS 18-tonne chassis.
Bodies & Bodywork
Trailer business Montracon says it is making progress with a strategy to align manufacturing facilities to specific products, including “major investment” at its Doncaster plant.
Trailers
Increased traffic congestion is the number one complaint of operators delivering in London, with 96% reporting more difficulty delivering in the capital than five years.
Road Safety