The world’s first Euro 6 double-deck gas-powered bus chassis has been completed by Scania – with assembly by mi Vehicle Integration, Leyland, in conjunction with Scania Sweden and Alexander Dennis.
Alternative Fuels
Commercial vehicle and automotive trade spares business Fastline Group says it saw an immediate improvement to fleet efficiency when it installed AGM Telematics’ RouteMaster system last year, and is predicting “a fast return on investment”.
Telematics
Dearman has received a boost for its development of clean cold technology, with the announcement today (7 January) of a £16 million injection from investment firm Park Vale Capital.
Emissions Control
Michelin has revealed two new X Line Energy tyres and announced that Mercedes-Benz has approved the fitments for the Actros heavy truck range.
Tyres & Retreads
Trailer manufacturer Montracon has announced the appointment of Paul Avery as its new managing director.
Trailers
Perth-based fruit and vegetable producer Stewarts of Tayside has updated its refrigerated fleet with 16 Vector 1550 units from Carrier Transicold, citing aftersales support as a key factor in its decision, as well as equipment reliability.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Lubricant supplier Fuchs has released Titan GT1 OW-30, a performance engine oil for vehicles with exhaust after-treatment devices.
Lubricants & Systems
Bulk haulier Arclid Transport has taken delivery of its first Iveco truck, a Stralis Hi-Way 6x2 tractor.
Tractor Units
Commercial vehicle operators must ensure they are familiar with the revised statutory vehicle licensing documents, released by the senior traffic commissioner last month, if they are to avoid unwittingly breaching new requirements.
Standards & Practices
Fresh produce haulier Lancashire Logistics has appointed ATS Euromaster to manage the tyres across its fleet, in a bid to cut tyre-related downtime and boost vehicle availability.
Tyres & Retreads
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks has extended its 400-strong fleet with 28 Crafter vans from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, citing vehicle reliability and aftersales support as reasons for the deal.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Following successful completion of Arriva’s trail of a Torotrak Flybrid KERS (kinetic energy recovery system) flywheel on a Wrightbus StreetLite, Torotrak says it is now on track to commence production of bus KERS systems this summer.
Alternative Fuels