Transport for London, Reading Buses, Ricardo and Cemex are among the headline organisations presenting at this year’s IRTE Conference (28 September; Eastwood Hall, Notts).
Continuing Professional Development
Nissan has announced that it is developing a solid oxide fuel-cell (SOFC)-powered system that runs on bio-ethanol electric power – a world first for automotive use.
Alternative Fuels
Bretts Transport is rolling out a fleet management system from Microlise, which includes a safety module to record driver and vehicle data before and after any incidents.
Telematics
West Midlands Ambulance Service has ordered 220 double-crewed ambulances from O&H Vehicle Conversions, in a four-year deal said to be worth £21 million.
Emergency Service Vehicles
Teams participating in the Euro 2016 tournament, kicking off in France this weekend, will be transported around the country in buses fitted with Conti Goal HA3 tyres.
Tyres & Retreads
European transport business Girteka Logistics has ordered 410 reefer semi-trailers and 130 curtainsider semi-trailers from Schmitz Cargobull, to meet increased demand for full load distribution services.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Two longstanding Scania customers have placed repeat orders, after previous vehicles proved their worth in operation.
Bus & Coach
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has raised more than £5,000 for charity Transaid in its first year as a corporate member.
People
More than 28,000 new vans hit the road of Great Britain last month – the highest number on record for May, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
Light Commercial Vehicles
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Driver CPC
A second round of Fuso Canter E-Cell trials heralds the arrival of this all-electric light truck on these shores sooner than some may think. Steve Banner reports
The focus for law enforcement is changing as the traffic commissioners and DVSA review their strategies in light of modern technology. Andrew Woolfall explains
Road Safety