Two LNG refuelling stations will open on the M1 this year, following a deal between Calor and service station business Moto Hospitality.
Alternative Fuels
RATP Dev is an international company operating and maintaining all modes of transport worldwide. We offer renowned expertise aimed at delivering efficient, sustainable and innovative mobility solutions adapted to the needs of local operations.
People
The results of the 2016 IRTE Skills Challenge, aimed at finding the best of the best bus technicians, have been revealed and include Go-Ahead London, which scooped the top prize for outstanding team.
Bus & Coach
Mackworth Vehicle Conversion Specialists, working with with Penny Hydraulics, have installed 20 bespoke truck-mounted cranes for Eurovia (UK) claimed to be the first of their kind.
Cranes
Volvo dealer Truck and Bus Wales and West has opened a new dealership in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, equipped with three 26-metre drive-through workshop bays and a 26 metre ATF and tachograph lane.
Dealerships
Renault Trucks is to present its entire truck range at the 66th biennial IAA Show in Hannover from 22—29 September 2016 – as well as the MKR truck just back from the Dakar Rally and the Silk Road Race.
Tippers
Two diesel-hybrid Scania tractor units equipped with rail-style electric pantographs are now running on a public road in Sweden as part of a two-year trial.
Alternative Fuels
Steinhoff UK Bedding Group has taken delivery of 28 Montracon aerodynamic semi-trailers as part of a bid to improve fuel economy by up to 10%.
Trailers
Images of the original Eminox custom vertical exhaust stack, favoured by truckers and truck enthusiasts since its introduction back in 1978, can now be found on the company’s new website.
Emissions Control
O&H Vehicle Conversions has unveiled a first of a kind ‘four layout options in one’ PTS (patient transport) vehicle that can be configured for seated, stretcher, wheelchair and bariatric layouts.
Emergency Service Vehicles
The European Commission has today (19 July 2016) fined DAF, Daimler, Iveco and Volvo/Renault a record total of €2.93 billion (£2.5 billion) for breaking EU antitrust rules. MAN was not fined in recognition of the fact that it revealed the existence of the cartel.
Dealerships
Mercedes-Benz Trucks is using pioneering 3D printing to manufacture plastic spares as a standard parts production method in for the aftermarket.
Bodies & Bodywork