Scottish Water has taken delivery of an Aquawhale vehicle from Whale Tankers, following a tender process.
Tankers
Volvo has announced that its sales of hybrid buses have passed the 2,000 mark across 20 countries, with Great Britain the largest single market.
Bus & Coach
Paul S Winson Coaches reckons it has “dramatically improved” driving standards, cut fuel costs and enhanced passenger comfort since implementing RouteMaster, from AGM Telematics.
Telematics
Asda has opened its Avonmouth LNG (liquefied natural gas) station to third party operators, so adding to the UK network of LNG refuelling sites for fleet operators wanting to run gas trucks.
Alternative Fuels
New materials, innovative ideas and down-sized engines are all helping to cut the weight and increase the carrying capacity of today’s LCVs. Steve Banner explains
Electric Vehicles
Traffic commissioners and the courts are increasingly focusing on transport managers’ activities when infringements bring them to their attention. Andrew Woolfall explains
Continuing Professional Development
As the CLOCS (Construction Logistics and Cycle Safety) standard spreads its net nationwide, tipper builders and operators are having to rethink some of the basics. Brian Tinham reports
Truck Efficiency
Tail-lift technologies continue to develop, albeit subtly, but changing operations and a growing focus on safety are changing specification, inspection and maintenance considerations. Toby Clark reports
Lifting & Handling
With the headline event for 2015 now over, Brian Tinham looks back at some of the innovations that didn’t get the pre-show treatment, yet are likely to deliver future performance improvements
Couplings
Ever wondered about the scale of transport engineering required to support a high-profile Formula 1 team in and out of the season? Brian Tinham goes behind the scenes at McLaren Racing
Telematics
As we go to press and 7 May draws tantalisingly close, the 2015 election bandwagon is reaching fever pitch, dominating the news 24/7. But, like it or hate it, the outcome of this election matters – particularly with the economic recovery so vigorous yet fragile, and the world an increasingly unpredictable place.
Continuing Professional Development
Renault Trucks, Volvo Trucks and bodybuilder Thompsons have revealed their show trucks for the Tip-Ex event (28—30 May 2015, Harrogate International Centre).
Heavy Goods Vehicles