Technological aids are closing the communication gaps between operations and engineering departments at bus operators in the UK and Europe, finds Will Dalrymple
Workshop
Automotive supplier Eberspacher enters the fast-growing market of hydrogen and fuel cell technology with the acquisition ViCTORi LLC, trading as Vairex air systems.
Alternative Fuels
Switch Mobility Ltd has been formed by combining the electric commercial vehicle operations of Ashok Leyland and the former Optare company to produce net zero carbon buses and light commercial vehicles.
Bus & Coach
These days there are any number of technologies available for pushing out educational and safety-critical information to drivers, but the biggest challenge is getting them to actually engage. Many already feel harassed and micro-managed thanks to a plethora of telematics-based scoring systems, so adding yet more could be a recipe for disaster, reports Lucy Radley
Driver / People Management
Will live online courses come to dominate periodic driver CPC training long-term once the pandemic has abated, asks Steve Banner
Driver CPC
Standard apprenticeships have proven very successful for vehicle engineers who have completed them and subsequently gone on to a variety of roles. But what further learning is available? John Challen investigates
Apprenticeships
BAE Systems is a world-leading developer of electric propulsion systems for buses, with a standard electric powertrain platform that covers a variety of power generation means, from diesel hybrid to full-electric. In the past, that range has also included production of hydrogen fuel cell-powered drivetrains. Now, thanks to a framework agreement with hydrogen systems supplier Plug Power, that capability has been reinforced, as the two companies are collaborating to supply zero-emissions...
Alternative Fuels
Suttons Tankers has taken delivery of 14 new Volvo FMXs, the first rigids to join its fleet, after trialling a demonstrator supplied by local dealer Thomas Hardie Commercials.
Rigids
Vaculug claims to have launched the world’s first ‘A’-rated retread tyre.
Tyres & Retreads
Maritime Transport has partnered with CameraMatics to fit connected smart camera systems across its entire fleet.
Road Safety
DAF Trucks has received an order for two new DAF CF Electric tractor units from Cardiff-based international freight forwarders Freight Systems Express Wales (FSEW). It is the UK’s first order for battery electric heavy tractor units, as well as a first order for DAF Trucks and its new zero-emissions product offering.
Electric Vehicles
A rigid vehicle converted to battery-electric has been on test with courier firm DPD in Switzerland since early 2021.
Tyres & Retreads