The new Euro 6 FH16, in 750bhp 6x2 tractor guise, is to make its UK public debut on Volvo Trucks' stand at Truckfest Peterborough on 4—5 May 2014.
RigidsUltimate Transport Finance says operators wanting better deals on new truck acquisitions should talk to the firm at the CV Show (29 April to 1 Many, NEC, Birmingham).
Finance & Leasing
The Centre for Sustainable Road Freight (CSRF), based at Cambridge University – the £6m UK initiative to minimise the short, medium and long term environmental impact of road freight transport – is just over a year old, and, according to director Professor David Cebon, is on track, currently running 10 projects.
Multi-Fuel Engines
The latest evolution of the Fiat Ducato LCV – the sixth generation since the original 1981 LCV and claiming 2.6 million unit sales – has been unveiled by Fiat Professional.
Light Commercial VehiclesCorby-based Ball & Young, part of the Vita Group, is running its first Euro 6 truck, a 6x2 Mercedes-Benz New Actros 2545 tractor unit commissioned following trials against two unnamed competitors.
Tractor Units
A consortium led by the Dearman Engine Company has been awarded £1.9 million in the latest round of IDP10 (low-carbon vehicle) funding from the Technology Strategy Board to support the development of its heat-recovery system for urban commercial vehicles.
Alternative FuelsMann+Hummel (UK) and Andrew Page have extended their partnership for the supply of Mann-Filter products to the UK independent aftermarket.
Engines & Engine Parts
For the first time in decades a new UK trailer and body manufacturer has entered the market – in the form of Tiger, launched by John and Steven Cartwright.
Trailers
Distribution and logistics specialist Canute Group says it has solved access problems at some loading bays of a national high street retailer by specifying Tridec steering systems on two new 13.7 metre semi-trailers.
Steering Systems
One lucky Michelin customer is set to win a new Euro 6 6x2 tractor unit this year, with no purchase, hire, lease or R&M to pay for three years.
Tyres & Retreads
TEIAS (Turkish Electricity Transmission Corporation) has acquired four new Volvo FH trucks, each equipped with Allison fully automatic transmissions, for its heavy equipment transport requirements.
Gearboxes
Allports Truck Centre, the Renault Trucks-authorised distributor for Lichfield and Stoke-on-Trent, says it will be showing several Renault trucks at the CV Show (29 April to 1 May, NEC, Birmingham).
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