Archbold Logistics is taking delivery of 16 DAF XF tractors, replacing its fleet of non-DAF units, after a demonstrator unit delivered fuel savings of 0.5mpg.
Tractor Units
Commercial vehicle component manufacturer European Braking Systems (EBS) has opened a new remanufacturing and technical centre in Trafford Park, Manchester.
Vehicle Parts
Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue (LFR) has taken delivery of the first of a 33-strong order for Scania fire appliances.
Emergency Service Vehicles
Transport for London has partnered with Ordnance Survey to offer vehicle operators free access to information on height restrictions for tunnels and bridges.
Road Safety
ZF has released information on the EcoLife 2, the latest generation of its automatic transmission for city buses, declaring the new version to be lighter, more efficient, more robust and easier to maintain.
Bus & Coach
Lifting equipment manufacturer Majorlift has achieved accreditation to Cyber Essentials, a security standard to prove safety of online systems.
Lifting Equipment
DAF Components will be showcasing a new, lightweight driven rear axle at the forthcoming Busworld Europe event (18-23 October; Brussels).
Axles
Express delivery business Priority Transport has taken delivery of six Mercedes-Benz Sprinters from the new range, replacing six older Sprinters in its 14-strong van fleet.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Cummins will unveil a new battery-electric system – including a new low-profile battery – at the forthcoming Busworld Europe event (18-23 October; Brussels).
Electric Vehicles
Glasgow Airport has taken delivery of three Enviro200EV battery-powered buses to replace diesel buses on its shuttle operation for the long-stay car park – making it the first airport in the UK to switch to all-electric car park shuttles.
Electric Vehicles
Lymm Truckwash – the largest and oldest truck wash in Europe – will open its new £2.3m Cheshire site on 14 October.
Vehicle Washing Equipment
FleetCheck has designed a new interface allowing dashcam video to be imported directly in the fleet management system, a development said to offer “considerable potential”, according to the company.
Fleet Management Systems