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Michelin announces new X Multi Z sizes with 15% more mileage

Michelin has added two new multi-position sizes to its X Multi range of regional truck tyres, saying these will provide 15% more mileage than their predecessors.

Tyres & Retreads
Features

The potential of gas drivelines

Tax concessions have boosted the cost competitiveness of methane against diesel, reports Richard Simpson

Aerodynamics
Features

Trailer specification: Skeletal trailers

For operators looking to buy their first skeletal trailer, the choice can seem a little bewildering. As well as deciding on which of the many manufacturers to go for, there is a seemingly huge range of options to look at, each with its own advantages and disadvantages, finds Lucy Radley

Trailers
Features

Legal update: November 2019

This page is brought to you by specialist transport law firm Backhouse Jones

Road Legal
Features

Gas drivelines: truck and bus round-up

All production CNG/LNG buses and commercial vehicles of over 3.5 tonnes gvw available new on the UK market are listed below. Aftermarket conversions are excluded. Compiled by Richard Simpson

Alternative Fuels
Features

Editor’s letter: Destination unknown

Outside of London, the future of public transport drivelines remains to be seen.

Electric Vehicles
Features

Tech Talk: Focus on hybrid buses for low-emission zones

A BAE Systems hybrid bus in Brighton is said to be first UK route to use automatic geofencing.

Electric Vehicles
News

Hiab and Nugent launch compact crane trailer

Hiab has partnered with trailer manufacturer Nugent to launch a small trailer-mounted crane, suitable for lighter lifting jobs.

Trailers
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ASA Scaffolding in pole position with Mercedes Econic

ASA Scaffolding has taken delivery of a Mercedes-Benz Econic – one of the first Econics to be commissioned by a scaffolding business.

Road Safety
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Scania rewards top technician apprentices

Jake Berry, an apprentice technician with Scania’s Maidstone dealership, has won the Scania GB apprentice of the year award for year three apprentices – the third time Berry has scooped top prize.

Apprenticeships
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Magtec to develop electric drive system for Volta Trucks

Sheffield-based electric drive system manufacturer Magtec is working with Swedish start-up Volta Trucks on the development of Volta’s fully electric urban vehicle.

Electric Vehicles
News

Motus Commercials makes plastics-free pledge

Dealer group Motus Commercials has announced it has binned single use plastic cups across its 34 dealer locations with immediate effect.

Dealerships