Wrightbus boss Jo Bamford has praised the legacy of Sir William Wright, who has died at the age of 94.
Bus & Coach
Fleetclear has launched the latest version of its industry leading anti-roll away and driver ID solution for commercial vehicles.
Road Safety
MV Commercial has added to its range of specialist vehicles with the introduction of an 8x4 stainless steel vacuum tanker with wash-down facility.
Tankers
ULEMCo has demonstrated real-world reductions in CO2 emissions and diesel fuel use through the deployment of road sweepers for Aberdeen City Council.
Alternative Fuels
Danfoss Power Solutions’ Editron division has supplied fully electric drivetrains to Chung-Shin Bus Group, Taiwan’s national bus operator.
Electric Vehicles
West Coast Woodfuels, supplier of woodchip fuel for the biomass heating market, has increased its fleet to three trucks with the addition of a Volvo FH 500 Globetrotter 8x2 tridem.
Axles
JR Holland, one of the leading food service suppliers in the North East, has appointed Lancashire-based Solomon Commercials to deliver three new Mercedes 3.5 tonne Slipstream vehicles and four 7.2 tonne IVECOs.
Bodies & Bodywork
Research by Allison Transmission has revealed that many commercial vehicle fleets could cut their fuel consumption by requesting different axle ratios to those routinely offered on new vehicles. Making this simple change to a truck’s specification can bring a valuable reduction in running costs and carbon emissions. Savings are likely to be greatest on duty cycles with frequent stop-starts around town or on minor rural roads.
Engine/Transmission Management
Reynolds, one of the biggest chilled food suppliers in the UK, has turned to Fraikin as it embarks on a long-term electrification strategy across its commercial vehicle fleet.
Electric Vehicles
Results of the five-year, £8m HelmUK platooning trial on public roads have largely confirmed negative industry views of the practice, according to the official report published in July.
Truck Efficiency
Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company (CMBC) is introducing two fully electric HGV trucks to its logistics fleet – the largest in the UK operated by a brewer – as part of the company’s Together Towards ZERO sustainability efforts.
Electric Vehicles
Transport for London (TfL), working with the London boroughs, has issued figures for the first full year of enforcement of its Direct Vision standard. It said that with the lorry safety scheme, serious injuries down by 64% compared to 2017.
Road Safety