Alexander Dennis unveiled a concept Enviro500 full flat floor, three-door, two-staircase double decker last week at the LTA-UITP Singapore International Transport Congress and Exhibition (SITCE) (19-21 October).
Bus & Coach
Alexander Dennis (ADL) and Chinese manufacturer BYD have won their first order for Enviro200 EV buses outside the capital.
Electric Vehicles
A popular manufacturing technique to boost factory efficiency is behind a new system designed to help bus operators with fleet efficiency.
Bus & Coach
Italian car transporter i-Fast Automotive Logistics has ordered 10 New Stralis Natural Power (NP) vehicles running on liquefied natural gas (LNG) – the first European delivery for LNG-powered car transporters.
Alternative Fuels
Beverley-based David Hodges Transport has taken delivery of a Renault Range C430 8x4 tipper – with hot pink livery precisely matched to match his daughter’s favourite nail varnish.
Rigids
Spanish haulier Marcotran is anticipating annual fuel savings of almost €1,000 per vehicle, after trialling a mix of Goodyear’s FuelMax and KMax tyres across its fleet.
Tyres & Retreads
Volvo and Renault have released details of vehicles they will be showcasing at the forthcoming Freight in the City Expo (2 November; Alexandra Palace, London).
Road Safety
MAN TGX tractors were heading the line-up at the Olympic parade in Manchester earlier this week.
Tractor Units
Jacqueline O’Donovan, managing director of O’Donovan Waste Disposal, has won a top business award, with judges citing her dedication to driving innovation and safety standards in the industry.
People
Princess Coaches says it has improved efficiency and saved administrative time with systems from TruTac, describing them as “a worthwhile investment”.
Driver / People Management
Family-run Phillips Coaches of Essex has taken delivery of a new Irizar i6 Integral, after seeing the vehicle demonstrated at events.
Bus & Coach
Fresh fruit and vegetable supplier Reynolds Catering Supplies has extending its deal with SmartDrive Systems, renewing the contract for its video-based SmartDrive Assurance programme for a further three years.
Road Safety