Testing and engineering specialist Millbrook has announced it now has a dual flame ionisation detector (FID) unit, which it says will enable accurate simultaneous measurement of hydrocarbons and methane.
Emissions
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has unveiled its new-look Transporter, ahead of the vehicle going on sale in the UK later this year.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Dawsonrentals used last week’s CV Show to launch a configurable ‘portable’ workshop building and system, suitable for tyre, lube, glass, electrical and paint work.
Bodyshop Equipment
LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) supplier Calor Gas has taken delivery of its first of 20 new Minibulk tankers based on DAF’s 18-tonne Euro 6 LF 220 FA chassis – its first to pass through thee new WVTA (whole vehicle type approval) process.
Tankers
Telematics provider Microlise has announced its inaugural Driver of the Year awards, which will take place at the Microlise Transport Conference next month (20 May, Ricoh Arena, Coventry).
Driver / People Management
Pats Coaches has taken delivery of a Scania Touring HD tri-axle coach, based on Scania’s 410bhp Euro 6 K 410 EB6x2*4 chassis with fully-automated Opticruise gear selection system.
Bus & Coach
The Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) is calling for nominations to the 2015 Low Carbon Champions awards which, for the second year, will take place alongside Cenex’s LCV2015 event (9-10 September, Millbrook)
Alternative Fuels
Industrial gases giant BOC formally launched its much anticipated Frostcruise cryogenic refrigerated trailer as well as a mobile LNG (liquefied natural gas) refueller at this week’s CV Show (14—16 April 2015, NEC, Birmingham).
Alternative Fuels
Reading Buses has today (Friday 17 April 2015) launched a project aimed at setting a new land speed record for a service bus using its low emission Scania vehicles that run on CBG (compressed biomethane gas).
Alternative Fuels