Dual-fuel and gas trucks are set for exponential growth as the LNG/CNG refuelling infrastructure sees major investment and cheaper conversions come on stream. Brian Tinham examines claims that by 2025 there may be 35,000 gas trucks on UK roads
Alternative Fuels
Stagecoach Midlands is a progressive company operating a modern fleet of PCVs in the Northamptonshire & Warwickshire areas.
PeopleFTA (Freight Transport Association) has elected Dave Rowlands, technical services director at Wincanton, as the next chairman of its influential National Road Freight Council. The council, which comprises members elected from the regional freight councils, directs FTA government policy. Rowlands is currently chair of FTA's West Midlands Regional Freight Council. He will take over from Eric Fisher of DS Smith. Road Freight Council also elected Vincent Brickley, of Tandem Transport, and Chris...
People
Fast-growing transport LNG (liquefied natural gas) manufacturer and supplier Gasrec has appointed transport figure Chris Thornycroft-Smith as a non-executive director.
Multi-Fuel Engines
Norbert Dentressangle has revealed that it is one of six companies taking part in field trials of a pioneering LPG 'combustion enhancement' system claimed to improve mpg and reduce CO2 emissions by more than 15%.
Alternative Fuels
Nissan has unveiled the first production model of its all-electric e-NV200, based on the NV200 but with electric drivetrain technology from the Leaf.
Electric Vehicles
Iveco's Dakar Rally 2014 truck, the Trakker Evolution 3, will take centre stage on the manufacturer's stand at the Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham, in April.
Rigids
Michelin is expanding its X Line Energy range of tyres with two additional sizes that, says Michelin, will save money for fleets with Euro 6 vehicles.
Tyres & Retreads
Trailer business TIP Trailer Services UK has acquired the 420-strong trailer rental fleet of Stockport Truck Centre (STC).
Trailers
Asda has achieved the Van Excellence accreditation from the Freight Transport Association for its 1,800-strong home delivery fleet of light commercial vehicles.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Bristol-based Viqle Solutions has launched a new safety device for fifth wheel coupling, called SafeConnect.
Couplings
The European Council has adopted rules that define how the 2020 target for reductions of CO2 emissions from new light commercial vehicles should be reached.
Light Commercial Vehicles