More than one in four vehicles sold throughout Europe in 2014 were powered by fuel-efficient EcoBoost technology – and developer Ford has now reported its five millionth vehicle worldwide equipped with engine.
Engines & Engine Parts
East Midlands-based Mid UK Recycling has taken delivery of two 44-tonne Range T460 6x2 units with hydraulics for its 70-strong, Scania-dominated fleet.
Tractor Units
Local authorities are increasing looking at paperless methods of enforcing their fleet policies as they aim to reduce resources devoted to administration, according to Chevin Fleet Solutions sales director David Gladding.
Fleet Management Systems
Tennant Transport of Forth has taken delivery of its first order of 12 flat and two tipper trailers with SAF axle and suspension systems, which are now being specified as standard.
Axles
The UK’s first DAF Euro 6 dual-fuel tractor unit – an XF 12.8 litre, 450bhp with small midlift – will be displayed on liquefied gas supplier Gasrec’s stand at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show (14—16 April, at the NEC Birmingham).
Alternative Fuels
The triennial review of the traffic commissioners for Great Britain has now been published by the DfT (Department for Transport).
Transport CPC
Projects aimed at bringing fuel cells to van fleets, developing high-efficiency transmissions and creating the next generation of electric and hybrid buses are to receive money from the 10-year £1 billion government and industry advanced propulsion fund.
Electric Vehicles
On the 1st April 2015 Humberside Police and Humberside Police Fire and Rescue Services transferred the provision of vehicle and operational equipment maintenance and fleet management services to their joint venture company Emergency Services Fleet Management (Humberside) Limited based at Melton, East Yorkshire, and this is an exciting opportunity to work within the new single service function.
People
Young people on a Isuzu Truck apprenticeship can receive a helping financial hand with the scheme’s toolkit offer, supported by Snap-On.
Apprenticeships
Waste management and skip hire business Britaniacrest Recycling has taken delivery of a Volvo FE 4x2 skip vehicle, the 23rd Volvo truck the fast-growing business has acquired.
Rigids
The government has delivered a twin boost for greener commercial vehicles, with an announcement of an extension to the ultra-low emission plug-in van grant and a £4 million grant to increase the number of gas refuelling stations for heavy goods vehicles.
Alternative Fuels
Eight new 20mph speed limit pilot areas are to be announced by London Mayor Boris Johnson covring the TfL (Transport for London) road network.
Road Legal