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DPD to switch all diesel HGVs to biofuel by end 2023

Parcel delivery company DPD has announced that it is to switch its entire diesel HGV fleet to Gd+ HVO, a hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) fuel, in conjunction with integrated energy provider Essar and Green Biofuels.

Alternative Fuels
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Euro 7 proposals would cut bus and truck NOx emissions by 56% compared to Euro VI

The European Commission has published a proposal for Euro 7 emission standards to reduce air pollution.

Emissions Control
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TMD Friction’s new R&D facility opens for business

Braking product manufacturer TMD Friction has launched a new research and development facility in Seaton Ross, East Yorkshire as part of its investment strategy into the independent aftermarket.

Brakes & Braking Systems
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Hartshorne Group named Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland dealer of the year

Midlands-based Hartshorne Group has won the prestigious title of Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland dealer of the year 2022, as well as collecting the new vehicle sales award.

Dealerships
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ATS: fleets in danger of inflating running costs

ATS Euromaster has confirmed 12% of the vans and cars it sees under its fleet Mastercare programme feature tyres that are below pressure.

Tyres & Retreads
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Vertellus offers contract hire service

Vertellus, a new commercial vehicle contract hire company, is supporting operators with their transition to alternative fuelled vehicles.

Electric Vehicles
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Norfolk Trucks’ Felixstowe location named full Isuzu dealer

Long-standing East Anglian Isuzu dealer Norfolk Trucks has been appointed an official Isuzu Truck authorised repairer at its location in Felixstowe.

Dealerships
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Maritime Transport orders 100 curtainsiders

Maritime Transport has turned to Tiger Trailers for its latest order of curtainsiders.

Semi-Trailers
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Trailer breakdown repair service keeps haulier moving

The BJS family of companies has signed up for TNS 365's dedicated commercial vehicle breakdown cover. BJS uses TNS 365 to support trailers across its BJS Haulage and Construct IT divisions.

Semi-Trailers
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New operational checks on swing-up stabilisers - updated

News of three separate reported fatalities involving the use of lorry loader swing-up stabiliser legs has led to a collaboration between the Tier One Health & Safety Forum and the Association of Lorry Loader Manufacturers & Importers (ALLMI).

Road Safety
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DMV receives Trafic Red Exclusive

Belfast-based DMV Transport is using Renault Trucks’ Trafic Red Exclusive to deliver parcels and pallets across Ireland, the UK, France, Spain, Italy and Poland.

Truck Efficiency
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Marshall Fleet Solutions fits high platform to service vans

Marshall Fleet Solutions will fit a new working at height platform to its fleet of engineer vans to ensure maximum safety for employees working at customer sites.

Light Commercial Vehicles