Cluny, Fife-based Chrystal Petroleum has added three 18-tonne gvw Volvo FE 4x2 and one 26-tonne FE 6x2 rear-steer rigids to its 18-strong fleet (15 of which are already Volvo trucks) for delivering heating oil and gas oil across southern and central Scotland.
Tankers
Whisky haulage business McPherson says it is looking to roll out its installation of Fontaine’s new LED fifth wheels across its 200-strong truck fleet, after trialling 10 of the units for three months.
Fifth Wheels
H2 Aberdeen – which pioneered cleaner, hydrogen-powered buses for the Scottish city – and drop‐in diesel replacement technologist Argent Energy were jointly presented with the 2016 Low Carbon Champions top award, the ‘Grand Prix’.
Alternative Fuels
Braking systems giant Knorr-Bremse is to enter the commercial vehicles telematics market in Europe, following a partnership deal signed with Microlise.
TelematicsDearman has been awarded £6 million by the Advanced Propulsion Centre for further development and commercial deployment of its ‘clean cold’ zero-emission Dearman engine.
Alternative Fuels
Mercedes-Benz has launched own-branded digital tachographs for all Mercedes trucks following an agreement concluded with Stoneridge last April (2016).
Tachometers
CSL Transport has taken delivery of seven 44-tonne Range T520 6x2 tractors following what it describes as impressive fuel consumption figures and good driver feedback.
Tractor Units
More than 50 businesses have received a share of £2.45 million for low carbon developments and projects in the niche vehicle sector.
Alternative Fuels
New micro-turbine technology aimed at helping electric vehicles match petrol or diesel-powered equivalents. In terms of range was launched at the CENEX LCV 2016 (low carbon vehicle) event yesterday (14 September 2016) by Delta Motorsport.
Electric Vehicles
Specialist plant and equipment supplier CRH Plant has added two new Andover Trailers plant bodies, both mounted on 32-tonne Mercedes-Benz Arocs 3240L 8x2 rear-steer chassis, to its existing 25-plus Andover-built commercial vehicle fleet.
Rigids
Scania won the Heavy Duty Manufacturer of the Year trophy at the 2016 Low Carbon Champions Awards – the second year it has taken LowCVP’s top prize.
Green Vehicles
Encon Insulation has signed an 87-vehicle fleet renewal deal with Fraikin, in a continuation of its 25-year relationship with the contract hire commercial vehicle supplier.
Finance & Leasing