Knorr-Bremse TruckServices have signed a supply contract for 192 standard and articulated buses of regiobus Hannover. The order covers the supply of Knorr-Bremse TruckServices’ second-generation retrofittable turning assistant, ProFleet Assist+ Gen 2, powered by Mobileye.
Road Safety
Volvo Truck and Bus Centre South & East is relocating and expanding its Milton Keynes operations into a dedicated new site in Bedford, after signing a long-term lease on a 27,600 sq ft facility on the Wilstead Industrial Park.
Dealerships
ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) division has unveiled the EcoLife CoachLine. The second generation of its six-speed automatic transmission, EcoLife CoachLine is suitable for coach applications, whether operating in a city, inter-city or even a challenging, steep mountain track. It is said to offer advantages for customers including outstanding passenger comfort and significant fuel savings of up to three percent, compared to the previous generation.
Engine/Transmission Management
Voith has expanded its expertise in the e-mobility sector with the VEDS HD+, its first drive concept for heavy-duty trucks. Special configurations for waste collection vehicles, innercity logistics or long-distance transport applications ensure efficient driving with every use.
Electric Vehicles
The SWITCH e1 is said to be the company’s first fully electric bus designed specifically for the European market.
Electric Vehicles
An evolution of Bridgestone’s Total Tyre Care, the new Fleetcare service combines Bridgestone’s tyre range and tyre management solutions with fleet management solutions from Webfleet.
Tyres & Retreads
Travis Perkins plc is investing in a new fleet of 26-tonne trucks, operating in a mix of Travis Perkins and Keyline Civils Specialist liveries, providing building materials to construction customers nationwide. The multi-million-pound investment will see approximately 170 Volvo FM 330 6x2 rear-steer rigids delivered into service over two years – with 85 new FMs confirmed for this year; to be followed by around 85 more in 2023.
Rigids
Bulk powder and liquid specialist Abbey Logistics has taken delivery of seven New Generation DAF XF 450 FTP tractor units, as part of its ongoing fleet replenishment programme. Also joining the fleet are four previous generation DAF XFs.
Tractor Units
Flannery Plant Hire has contracted Blackburn-based Vision Techniques to install an automatic braking system to the business' 50-strong fleet of HGV low loaders.
Road Safety
Two new dealer principals and a new sales director have joined DAF dealership group Greenhous.
Dealerships
Six Transport for London buses were damaged in a fire at the Potters Bar, Hertfordshire bus depot of operator Metroline on 22 May.
Workshop
The NTA has today announced an order for 120 double-deck battery-electric buses from Wrightbus.
Electric Vehicles