Former parliamentary under-secretary of state for transport Steven Norris has been appointed independent non-executive director with Optare. He becomes deputy chairman with immediate effect, responsible for working with government and the UK bus industry to promote greener transport.
People
DAF Trucks announced its 2014 dealer apprentices of the year at a ceremony last week in Bristol.
Apprenticeships
A three-day masterclass for fleet managers is taking place next month (9-11 December), which promises to deliver information on all the regulatory and practical issues for introducing low-carbon vehicles.
Continuing Professional Development
Bulk haulage operator G Webb is specifying Edbro CX14 tipping gear, from Jost Group, to maximise payload from new Euro 6 trucks, after successful trials on existing vehicles.
Tipping Gear
Haulage firm WH Bowker has taken delivery of 23 Euro 6 Volvo FH trucks, which are replacements for other vehicles in its all-Volvo fleet.
Rigids
The value of engine manufacturing in the UK is expected to hit £10.5 billion by 2016 – an increase of £2.5 billion in two years, representing a boost to turnover of almost one third.
Engine/Transmission Management
Almost 90% of professionals working in the automotive retail sector believe that a licensing scheme should be established for vehicle technicians, according to a poll carried out for the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI).
Irtec
The UK's first commercial-scale 'green' hydrogen refuelling facility was opened today (30 October 2014), in Swindon.
Alternative Fuels
Yesterday (29 October 2014) marked a milestone for commercial vehicle bodybuilders and converters, with N2 and N3 type conversions coming within the scope of the EC Whole Vehicle Type Approval (ECWVTA) process.
Whole Vehicle Type Approval
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is supporting calls for new safer and cleaner lorry designs to be allowed on Europe's roads as soon as possible.
Road Safety
Property maintenance business Fortis Property Care is now operating a 150-strong fleet of Citroën light commercial vehicles, with its latest delivery of 42 Nemo, Berlingo, Dispatch and Relay vans, shortly to be joined by another 15 Relay vans.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Building services business Ergro Group says it will consider Nissan's e-NV200 van for future vehicle replacements, after becoming the latest to take Nissan's '£2 Challenge'.
Electric Vehicles