Bus operator London United has kicked off a new apprenticeship programme – its first for many years – and has taken on four budding engineers.
Apprenticeships
The West Country's first biogas filling station was officially opened on Friday (26 September 2014) by Somerset MP Ian Liddell-Grainger.
Alternative Fuels
Aberlour-based haulage firm McPherson has been fined £8,000 for safety failings after a worker was seriously injured when an unsecured barrel fell from a lorry, fracturing his skull.
Health & Safety Legislation
Bus operator Network Warrington has replaced a ramp at its main depot with a heavy-duty, four-post lift from Stertil Koni.
Lifting Equipment
Up to 80% of businesses are risking prosecution for lack of compliance with managing 'grey' vehicle fleets.
Health & Safety Legislation
Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) is showing its novel Cobra water-cooled electric superchargers at the 19th Supercharging Conference, being held in Dresden, Germany this week (25 September to 2 October 2014).
Engines & Engine Parts
Independent workshops are being invited to a technical, hands-on training event, organised by OESAA (Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association), which promotes fitting original equipment (OE) parts.
Workshop
Logistics firm LC3, which specialises in temperature-controlled transport and container trucks, is buying 50 Iveco Stralis LNG (liquefied natural gas) Euro 6 trucks, just weeks after the first five were put on the road.
Alternative Fuels
Nissan has upgraded the NV400 light commercial vehicle with new engine choices and a range of new features to boost, it says, performance and fuel efficiency.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Tyre and vehicle technologies manufacturer Continental has made test tyres from dandelion rubber and says these could go into production within 5—10 years.
Tyres & Retreads
Aston Transport has taken delivery of five Euro 6 Scania 8x4 tippers, fitted with multi-purpose tipping gear from Hyva, with payload and productivity the key reasons for selection.
Tippers
Fiat has unveiled the new-look Doblò Cargo, including a new EcoJet version, at the IAA Commercial Vehicle Show in Hanover (25 September to 2 October 2014).
Light Commercial Vehicles