Arriva London has placed an order for seven fully-electric, zero emissions Optare MetroCity single-deck buses, which are due to operate on the first London route to go entirely electric.
Electric Vehicles
The bus, coach and HGV trailblazer, set up by the government late last year to develop standards for apprentice technicians, has released three draft standards for consultation.
Apprenticeships
IPL Haulage has returned to DAF Trucks as its preferred truck supplier, with the delivery of four new Euro 6 XF 460 FTG 6x2 tractor units.
Tractor Units
The City of London Corporation and Amey are reporting positive results from their trial of vehicle safety technology from Innovative Safety Systems (ISS), describing it as “markedly better” than other systems.
Road Safety
Coach operator Centaur says the Backeye 360 camera system from Brigade Electronics is “absolutely going to save lives”, after trialling the technology on one of its 100-strong fleet.
Road Safety
The first of a new generation of high-tech passenger trains has arrived in the UK and was transported by Allelys Heavy Haulage from Southampton docks to the Old Dalby test track, near Melton Mowbray.
Trailers
Concrete pumping and mixing specialist Hardcrete has taken delivery of an interesting 18-tonner from Volvo, specified with a 4m3 CIFA drum mixer on a short 4x2 wheelbase chassis.
Concrete Mixers
Messagemaker is offering a range of electronic, vehicle-activated speed signs to meet the Health and Safety Executive’s recommendation for imposing speed limits on large industrial and logistics sites.
Road Safety
It may look unadventurous and for now only powered by diesel, but Volkswagen’s new Caddy van is as safe as they come. Steve Banner reports
Car Derived Vans
With technicians’ dependence on diagnostics systems being forced by increasingly sophisticated vehicles, it’s worth understanding some pros and cons. Brian Tinham reports
Diagnostic Equipment
The IRTE’s irtec technician licensing scheme and its Workshop Accreditation programme are growing fast as operators and workshops alike recognise the value of independent certification. Brian Tinham reports
Continuing Professional Development
Hybrid powertrains are now common in cars, and the technology is creeping into vans, light trucks and PSVs. Toby Clark examines the ranges of systems, and the implications for operators and workshops
Electric Vehicles