West Coast Motors of Argyll has taken delivery of six tri-axle Irizar Integral i6S Efficient coaches for use on Scottish Citylink routes.
Suttons Tankers is using hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) as part of a trial that seeks to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 91000 kgs on five routes.
Northgate is recruiting a further 50 technicians as it reinforces its service and maintenance capabilities across a network of 54 workshops and 50,000 light commercial vehicles.
Apprenticeships
Mahle Aftermarket UK has issued best-practice advice when servicing and replacing electric air conditioning compressors for hybrid and electric vehicles.
Electric Vehicles
Alexander Dennis has supplied four Plaxton Leopard coaches that Scottish operator Park’s of Hamilton will use primarily on private and school hires.
Bus & Coach
Sapphire Vehicle Services is inviting applicants with relevant experience to enrol in a training programme that will provide the skills necessary to become truck technicians.
Apprenticeships
Scania is to sell 2,500 trucks over 12 months following a deal with Consortium Purchasing Group.
Truck Efficiency
New research from sustainable mobility specialist Arval UK has revealed towing will reduce an electric vehicle’s range by 23-31% against the real-world range.
Electric Vehicles
Westminster Council has invested £20 million in the rollout of 45 new electric refuse collection vehicles (RCV).
Waste Management
Reflex Vehicle Hire has committed to operating its entire fleet through Teletrac Navmans’s fleet management solution TN360 following a successful initial contract.
Fleet Management Systems
Dundee-based Tayside Contracts has acquired five new DAF 18 tonne tippers following a collaboration with Harsh.
Tippers
EPM Transport Solutions has rebranded to Velociti Group to better communicate its purpose to deliver software and specialist consultancy to power public transportation.
Traffic Communications