Gothenburg, in Sweden, officially launched its first all-electric bus route yesterday (15 June 2015), running Volvo’s new silent and emission-free buses.
Electric Vehicles
DAF has developed a prototype distribution truck that promises a 500kg weight saving on a 12-tonne LF distribution vehicle.
Rigids
Haulage firm Foley & Miles is switching from 50mm drawbars to Rockinger 57.5mm air couplings, as it renews its 50-strong fleet.
Couplings
Schmitz Cargobull has introduced a new multi-function floor, which promises to boost payload and deliver quieter operation, thanks to a new welding process.
Trailers
Millbrook has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with Test World, the winter vehicle and tyre test facility: an announcement is due tomorrow (16 June 2015) at Automotive Testing Expo Europe 2015, in Stuttgart.
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Ryder is upgrading its rental fleet with 400 new Euro 6 big cab 6x2 tractor units and 350 new trailers, making its one of the most modern rental fleets in the UK.
Trailers
Food company Faccenda Foods says it intends to add more 3G in-cab cameras plus GPS vehicle tracking to its fleet following the immediate success of its crew cab installations.
Telematics
ATS Euromaster has unveiled a service package for vans, trucks, trailers, buses and coaches, as well as cars, 4x4s, designed to improve access to “pre-emptive tyre safety checks”.
Tyres & RetreadsIveco Finland, VTT and TTS-Kehitys are developing software that will bring autonomous driving features to trucks of the future.
Driver Assistance Systems
Bus operator Stagecoach UK has awarded another two-year tyre management contract to Michelin Solutions in what is thought to be the largest tyre contract this year for the passenger transport sector.
Tyres & Retreads
Vehicle lifting business Stertil Koni has supplied 30 wireless mobile column lifts for the UK’s first commercial-scale hydrogen production and bus refuelling facility.
Lifting Equipment