Alexander Dennis (ADL) has added a hybrid option to its Enviro400ER electric range of double-decker buses.
Electric Vehicles
Jacobs Vehicle Systems is partnering with internal combustion control business Tula Technology on the development of cylinder deactivation (CDA) technologies, which reduce engine fuel consumption and emissions.
Engine/Transmission Management
Scottish haulier William Nichol has installed a heavy-duty vehicle lift at its Lochmaben workshop to boost productivity, safety and reliability.
Workshop
Commercial vehicle hire and leasing business Ryder has held a trainee technician graduation ceremony to celebrate its latest group of successful apprentices.
Apprenticeships
Alfa Travel is reporting a significant reduction in vehicle collisions and improvement in driver retention since equipping its 48-strong coach fleet with video telematics, from Lytx.
Road Safety
Northern Ireland-based Irish Salt Mining & Exploration Co has taken delivery of two Volvo FMX rigids, with the vehicles now operating 460m underground in the company’s salt mine.
Rigids
BT Group has agreed to sell BT Fleet Solutions, its commercial vehicle maintenance arm, to pan-European investment business Aurelius Equity Opportunities.
Repair & Maintenance
Telematics provider Microlise has launched Focus, a new solution designed for smaller fleets.
Telematics
Parcel delivery and logistics business DX Group has taken delivery of 160 new trucks, based on the 7.5-tonne MAN TGL chassis and with box bodies by Bevan Group.
Bodies & Bodywork
Shell Lubricants has published a new report to support transport managers in their transition to new technologies for fleet management and maintenance regimes.
Lubricants & Systems
Tipper body and tipping trailer businesses Weightlifter Bodies and PPG Fabrications have been acquired by Grange Cross, following the announcement by Paul Weightman of his forthcoming retirement.
Tippers
Devon-based Philip Dennis Foodservice has taken delivery of six fridge-bodied Mercedes-Benz Atego rigids, adding to the numerous 13- and 15-tonne Atego trucks already delivering reliable service in its fleet.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles