CENEX – the UK’s centre of excellence for low carbon and fuel cell technologies, and the organiser of the UK’s largest technology event for low carbon vehicles – yesterday (21 April 2016) opened the event registration website.
Alternative Fuels
The new EN15940 standard for paraffinic diesel fuels, such as Shell’s GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuel, has been ratified by CEN (European Committee for Standardisation).
Alternative Fuels
Derbyshire-based haulier Lomas Distribution has ordered 70 new high-specification Volvo tractor units and tippers from the Hartshorne Group.
Tippers
Iveco chose the peaks of Mont Blanc to unveil the New Daily Euro 6 to the press this week – the LCV range will have its international public debut next week at the Commercial Vehicle Show, in Birmingham (NEC; 26-28 April).
Light Commercial Vehicles
Leigh Pomlett has taken over from Ian Veitch as president of the Freight Transport Association.
People
Haulage firm Dent Logistics has awarded a five-year contract to Goodyear in a deal, says the operator, which gives “greater predictability” of costs.
Tyres & Retreads
A&F Haulage of Bolton has taken delivery of 20 new Volvo trucks – 14 FM models and six FMX 8x4 tippers.
Rigids
Pro-Align is expanding its CV product range beyond the Hunter truck aligner to include a Hunter heavy-duty tyre changer.
Tyres & Retreads
The world’s only high-efficiency electromechanical tail-lift that does not require hydraulic oil: that’s how Palfinger is describing its MBB C 1000 E lift.
Tail Lifts
The Road Haulage Association has released its London Mayoral manifesto, in which it challenges candidates to reject calls for a ban on rush-hour truck deliveries and urges them to work with the industry to reduce congestion, pollution and increase road safety.
Road Safety
Dearman announced yesterday (20 April 206) that it is partnering with vehicle leasing firm Dawsonrentals truck & trailer to demonstrate its innovative zero-emission transport refrigeration technology.
Alternative Fuels
French technology developer Adrego says it will unveil “the world’s first operational energy-saving hybrid electric system for road transport” at next week’s CV Show (26—28 April 2016, NEC, Birmingham).
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