Kingsbridge Auto Repair & Rescue is using a 7.5-tonne Fuso Canter as a breakdown truck to keep camper vans and mobile homes moving in Devon.
Truck Efficiency
A green power upgrade by UK Power Networks has enabled the electrification of up to 150 buses at Abellio London’s Twickenham Bus Depot.
Electric Vehicles
Concrete, mortar and screed supplier Eco-Readymix, has recorded a reduction in tyre damage and downtime after equipping its fleet with Michelin X Works tyres.
Tyres & Retreads
Cummins’s Darlington engine plant has started producing its L9N engine, the first natural gas engine produced at the UK plant.
Engines & Engine Parts
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has confirmed 24 students and apprentices will compete for a place in the national finals following the National Qualifier events.
Apprenticeships
Volvo Trucks has supplied an FM Electric 4x2 tractor unit to support Tesco’s commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2035.
Tractor Units
Webfleet has confirmed its electric vehicle (EV) fleet management solution is helping drivers at organic veg box company Riverford overcome range anxiety and manage routes better.
Electric Vehicles
The Go-Ahead Group has appointed Richard Harrington group engineering director, with the responsibility for leading best practice in engineering across the company.
Bus & Coach
Shoreham Vehicle Auctions (SVA) has launched a commercial vehicle disposal guide to help fleets as they transition to ultra low emission zone (Ulez) compliant vehicles.
Emissions Control
Tip has launched a used truck sales division for trade and retail customers at its new site in Warrington.
PepsiCo is to scale the use of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) across its supply chain in a move to save 2,650 tonnes of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions annually.
Alternative Fuels
Saf-Holland has rebranded as Saf-Holland UK and has refurbished its premises in Shepshed, Leicestershire.
Sensors & Transducers