Devereux Transport is to roll out Continental's tyre pressure monitoring system across its fleet, after a trial installation detected pressure loss and prevented a roadside repair.
Tyres & Retreads
Filter manufacturer Mann+Hummel has developed a new range of cabin filters claimed to remove almost 100% of even the tiniest particles, which are particularly hazardous to health.
Filtration Equipment & Systems
Video footage has been released which captures a collision between a Ford Focus and a heavy goods vehicle, as the car driver runs out of space in the filter lane joining the M6.
Telematics
The Sauber Formula 1 team has taken delivery of four Renault Range T 520 trucks to transport equipment and personnel to European F1 events.
Tractor Units
Winners of the 2014 Logistics Carbon Reduction Scheme (LCRS) Awards were announced yesterday (21 May 2014) at the FTA's Cutting Carbon, Cutting Costs conference – receiving their awards from the DfT's John Parkinson, director for motoring, freight and London.
Alternative Fuels
Bibby Distribution has converted five MAN tractors to dual fuel LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) for use on its Unipart Rail contract.
Alternative Fuels
Loughborough University is investing £1.5m over five years in research appointments, inspired by the global challenge to develop advanced propulsion technologies needed for the move to zero emission vehicles.
Alternative Fuels
Nissan has announced the pricing and specifications for its e-NV200 electric van which, it says, offers "unbeatable" savings compared to running a diesel van.
Electric Vehicles
HGV operators in the south west will be able to refuel at a new bio-LNG station from 1 June.
Alternative Fuels
Ford has won Van Manufacturer of the Year and picked up a clutch of trophies for its new Transit range and Ranger pick-up at the Van Fleet World awards.
Light Commercial Vehicles