Telematics firm Lytx Europe has welcomed the findings of Shell's Fuel Matters 2014 report, published earlier this week (29 Aril 2014 – see link below) at the CV Show, which revealed that two-thirds of hauliers believe driving behaviour is key to reducing fuel consumption.
Telematics
Waste tankers manufacturer Whale Tankers has unveiled the latest version of its Whale MVC (medium volume combination), built for TIP, at the Commercial Vehicle Show (29 April to 1 May).
Tankers
Vehicle weighing business Axtec revealed the latest version of its dynamic axle weighbridge, the Axtec Series 5000, at the Commercial Vehicle Show yesterday.
Weighing Equipment
The government has announced the key elements of a £500m package to fund the development and use of ultra low emission vehicles (ULEVs) from 2015-2020.
Alternative Fuels
Vauxhall's new Vivaro van was unveiled yesterday at the Commercial Vehicle Show (29 April to 1 May), with panel van and double cab styles on display to visitors.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Renault's new Master van made its world debut yesterday at the Commercial Vehicle Show, taking place at the NEC (29 April to 1 May).
Light Commercial Vehicles
A government-backed project is underway to assess the operational costs of running dual-fuel commercial vehicles.
Alternative Fuels
Two construction operators in northern Scotland have taken delivery of the area's first Euro 6 Mercedes-Benz Arocs tipper trucks.
Tippers
Fiat is launching its Sportivo trim level at the Commercial Vehicle Show (from today, 29 April, at the NEC). Its stand will feature a Fiorino Sportivo and Ducato Sportivo (pictured), as well as a range of commercial vehicles carrying the livery of some of the manufacturer's customers.
Light Commercial Vehicles
British Gas has placed an order for 100 Nissan e-NV200 vans – 50 immediately and 50 by the end of the year – following a successful six-month trial, said to be the UK's largest electric commercial vehicle pilot.
Electric Vehicles
Shell's survey of fleet managers, released at the CV Show, provides powerful evidence that driver- and fuel-focused telematics are key to cutting costs – but not on their own. Brian Tinham reports
Alternative Fuels
With the latest ranges of Euro 6 tractor units looking so similar, Brian Tinham talks to some shrewd operators about their selections and how they arrived at them
Tankers