TomTom Telematics and Continental have teamed up to develop a system that allows fleet managers to remotely transfer data from a truck to the office, without the need for the vehicle to return to base.
Telematics
Cummins is unveiling a range of new technologies at the IAA Show (Hanover; 22-29 September), including high-efficiency turbocharger components and a mid-range fuel system that can deliver up to 8% fuel savings.
Engine/Transmission ManagementEuropean policymakers must continue to adopt a whole-vehicle approach to reducing HGV emissions and not focus solely on engine-cycle limits.
Emissions Control
Chinese manufacturer BYD is marking its first appearance at the IAA Show (Hanover; 22-29 September) with the debut of an all-electric coach – and predicts it will return to the next IAA event with buses, coaches and commercial vehicles.
Electric VehiclesConstruction logistics firm Mick George is staging vehicle demonstrations and visiting schools to deliver educational and practical safety lessons as part of this year’s National Lorry Week (19-23 September).
Driver / People Management
Marshall Fleet Solutions has taken delivery of 30 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans, bringing its service fleet to more than 180 vehicles across the UK.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Recycling and waste management business Bywaters has installed Sentinel’s four-way cameras and Bike Hotspot system across half of its 50-strong fleet, after being “very impressed” with a trial of the technology.
Road Safety
Pilgrim Foodservice has expanded its fleet with Mercedes-Benz Atego vehicles, all specified with insulated bodywork by Gray & Adams.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Continental will be showcasing its use of rubber from dandelion roots at the forthcoming IAA Show (Hanover; 22-29 September).
Tyres & Retreads
Fred Sherwood Group is reporting significant improvements in vehicle downtime since signing with Vacu-Lug four months ago to manage its fleet tyre requirements.
Tyres & Retreads
Hunt’s Foodservice has taken delivery of 12 new delivery vehicles, all specified with Carrier Transicold’s Supra units.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Prospect Coaches has switched its fleet to a Michelin tyre policy after trialling the manufacturers’ X Multiway 3D regional tyre and reporting “above and beyond” support from the technical team.
Tyres & Retreads