CNG Fuels has started construction of two new public access renewable biomethane compressed natural gas (bio-CNG) refuelling stations, two of five due to open this year.
Alternative Fuels
Tailgating is one of the most common causes of van accidents on UK roads, causing ten injuries a week, according to Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Woodland Logistics is reporting a 10% improvement in fuel economy after implementing a driver training programme and equipping its Mercedes-Benz fleet with Predictive Powertrain Control (PPC) systems.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Somerset-based Channon Plant Hire & Groundworks has taken delivery of a new 3.5-tonne Fuso Canter, choosing the new addition after its previous Canter delivered “fantastic” performance.
Rigids
Mobile fleet repair business TTS Support is reporting cost and time savings, plus improved customer service, since implementing maintenance management software from r2c Online.
Workshop Management Systems
Vehicle builder O&H Vehicle Technology has won £19 million worth of orders in the first few months of this year, after appointing a new managing director and instigating a business rebranding exercise.
Emergency Service Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz dealer Sparshatt Truck & Van has opened a van service centre at its headquarters in Sittingbourne, Kent.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Bespoke vehicle converter Code Blue Specialist Vehicles has taken delivery of five new Renault Master vans, describing the vehicle as “the go-to choice” for ambulance services.
Emergency Service Vehicles
Transport for London has published updated advice regarding the safe systems required for HGVs ahead of the introduction of the Direct Vision Standard.
Road Safety
Transport for London has ordered 20 hydrogen-powered double-decker buses from Wrightbus as part of a £12 million investment in zero-emission buses and refuelling infrastructure.
Alternative Fuels
Michelin has announced that it is acquiring telematics business Masternaut for an undisclosed sum.
Telematics
TPMS supplier Autogem has announced it is now offering the universal i-sensor HD system for commercial vehicles, describing it as “a compelling product” for fleet operators.
Tyres & Retreads