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Van fleet sector splitting into thirds over eLCVs, says FleetCheck

The van fleet sector appears to be splitting into thirds over eLCV adoption, FleetCheck is reporting, with 'sceptics' set to be a potential issue.

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Irizar shows ie battery-electric truck at Solutrans

The Irizar Group, known best in the UK for its range of coaches, has presented the battery-electric Irizar ie truck at the Solutrans international trade fair in Lyon, France.

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Thermo King introduces hybrid trailer fridges

The new Advancer Hybrid optimises electric motor operations with internal combustion engine back-up for sustainable performance across the long-haul and inner-city transport.

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Fox group first in the UK for Volvo FE electric tippers

Blackpool-based Fox Group has placed an order which is expected to see it become the first tipper operator in the UK to begin the transition from diesel to electric vehicles, following an order placed with Thomas Hardie Commercials for two Volvo FE Electric 6x2 tippers.

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Amey trials biofuels to reduce emissions by up to 90%

Amey, working with Kent County Council, New Era Fuels and their partner Green Biofuels, is set to trial biofuels across its highways maintenance fleet, to help improve its environmental performance on Kent roads, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by up to 90%.

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Montgomery Transport Group buys 100 Mercedes-Benz Actros tractors

A commitment to keeping Montgomery Transport Group’s fleet on the road and operating efficiently was crucial to the success of Mercedes-Benz Dealer Intercounty Truck & Van in winning a prestigious order from their shared parent company. Both businesses are part of Newtownabbey-based Ballyvesey Holdings, which is investing in 100 fuel-efficient Actros tractors. The majority of these vehicles are going to Montgomery Transport, which provides a range of just-in-time services to a broad...

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Scania introduces new powertrain and major updates

In its single biggest launch since the introduction of the new truck generation back in 2016, Scania is now introducing not only a new engine platform, but also services and updates that are set to consolidate its position as the leading manufacturer of premium heavy trucks.

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First of several new IVECO X-WAY for turf supplier Springbridge Direct

Buckinghamshire-based turf, topsoil & aggregates supplier Springbridge Direct continues to invest in its truck fleet, taking one of the UK’s first new IVECO X-WAYs. Joining the brand’s new WAY range of heavy trucks, the IVECO X-WAY caters for on-road and off-road capability for last-mile deliveries away from the tarmac.

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Industry reacts to UK diesel phase-out announcement

All new heavy goods vehicles in the UK will be zero-emission by 2040, the UK government confirmed on 11 November. The UK will phase out new, non-zero emission heavy goods vehicles weighing 26 tonnes and under by 2035, with all new HGVs sold in the UK to be zero emission by 2040. In addition, the UK plans to phase out petrol and diesel cars and vans in 2030.

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Tiger Trailers creates 50 new jobs at Winsford factory

Trailer and commercial vehicle body manufacturer Tiger Trailers is recruiting 50 new employees to start work at its £22 million facility in Winsford, Cheshire.

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Northern Ireland invests big in electric buses

In two separate projects, the government of Northern Ireland has invested more than £100m in its electric bus fleet.

Electric Vehicles
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Commercial Vehicle Hydraulics celebrates 30 years of trading

Derbyshire’s Commercial Vehicle Hydraulics is the sole UK distributor of OMFB, supplying equipment for tipping gears, tankers, cranes, hooklifts/skiploaders and recovery vehicles.

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