Renault Trucks is launching a new version of the Range T this week, promising a 2% fuel efficiency boost – 5% if optional features are used – and increased payload.
Truck Aerodynamics
WheelRight has announced that it will be showcasing its latest tyre pressure monitoring solution at next month’s Commercial Vehicle Show (NEC, Birmingham; 26-28 April).
Tyres & Retreads
Volvo Trucks is extending its I-Shift automated transmission range with the addition of crawler gears, designed to help precise manoeuvring of heavy trucks.
Transmissions
The transport industry has reacted broadly favourably to the fuel duty freeze announced in yesterday’s (16 March 2016) Budget, with the RHA (Road Haulage Association) stating that it will help retailers “and provide a sound base for economic recovery”.
Fuel Pricing
A new version of the Wrightbus double decker – inspired by the New Routemaster – was unveiled yesterday (16 March 2016), based on the Volvo B5LH Euro 6 hybrid chassis.
Bus & Coach
With a strong focus on LCVs at this year’s CV Show (26—28 April, NEC, Birmingham), the IRTE will debut irtec light – a new accreditation scheme specifically for technicians working on 3.5—7.5 tonne vehicles.
Irtec
Brian Yeardley Continental has taken delivery of 10 Schmitz Cargobull high-security, low-ride box trailers for its expanding international exhibition and events logistics division.
Trailers
The FTA (Freight Transport Association) says it will unveil this year’s annual logistics review on the first day of the CV Show (26—28 November 2016, NEC, Birmingham).
Fleet Management Systems
The new, government Trailblazer-led Bus and Coach Technician and Engineering Manager apprenticeship assessment plans are now available for public consultation.
Apprenticeships
Reading Buses has placed a £1.3 million order with Wrightbus for six StreetDeck double-deckers – with which “luxury will meet efficiency”, according to the operator.
Bus & Coach
Euro Bus Expo 2016, the European showcase for the bus and coach industry, returns to the NEC, Birmingham on 1-3 November – and will be the biggest yet, predict the organisers.
Bus & CoachAhead of formal standardisation for electric bus charging – not expected until 2019 – four bus manufacturers have joined forces with charging system suppliers to agree an open charging infrastructure.
Electric Vehicles