The automotive industry’s gallop towards ‘doing its bit’ to meet CO2 emissions targets by 2030 has seen the launch of a unique rapid charging system for battery-electric heavy commercials. Peter Shakespeare provides an update on the megawatt charging system
With a coach repower project, Equipmake has entered what might be the final frontier for vehicle electrification, finds Will Dalrymple
Cut your fleet’s fuel consumption and you shrink your CO2 footprint, reduce emissions of NOx, particulates and other unpleasant pollutants, and save money into the bargain. What’s not to like, asks Steve Banner
Hydrogen fuel cell trucks are practical working tools as well as being environmentally friendly. But they don’t come cheap, concludes Austria-based global logistics giant Gebrüder Weiss, which is operating a Hyundai XCIENT in Switzerland. Steve Banner reports
The biennial Busworld show promises to bring together about 500 exhibitors, 40,000 visitors and 300 vehicles to Brussels Expo for a week in October. Early news is below
Through their role as the highest authority on road transport in Great Britain, traffic commissioners have a uniquely high-level perspective on the industry. They share those views in frank annual reports published in summer. To pull out just one theme, last year they stated: As vehicle engineering becomes more complex, there is an obvious argument for individual contractors to have formal qualifications so that standards can be maintained and a level playing field be retained for all operators
Many transport fleets are approaching electrification with some trepidation and often cite infrastructure – or a lack of it – as one of their main concerns. In Scotland, First Bus is providing a helping hand, discovers John Challen
Electric Vehicles
Fuso, part of Daimler Trucks, tackled high voltage safety in some detail during its extended press briefing for the new eCanter, recently held in Portugal. Lucy Radley was there
Electric vehicle batteries can wane over time, but they can be given a second life in less demanding applications. Battery solutions business Zenobe says depots with electric buses stand to benefit
Sweden’s coach manufacturers are closing their in-house bodybuilding operations. Richard Simpson discusses the implications
Morgan Peel has had a high-profile 2023; months after finishing his apprenticeship he took part in a national event for learners, in overalls
Stoke-on-Trent-based P.H. Winterton & Son has chosen a Harsh hookloader body for the new FM chassis of a truck that is now shifting sawdust and shavings.