Rivus has confirmed it will not renew its customer partnership with BT as part of a plan to focus on its independently owned garage network.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Lorry crane provider Palfinger UK has acquired Truck Hydraulic Services (THS) in Bardon to bolster its support of field service operation and workshop capabilities throughout the Midlands.
Lifting Equipment
Motus Commercials has opened a workshop at its Volkswagen van centre in Derby, which is expected to provide shorter lead times for customers.
Workshop
On 15 April, the Department for Transport announced that all new smart motorway projects would be scrapped, due to financial pressures and drivers' lack of confidence. DfT said: "Initial estimations suggest constructing future smart motorway schemes would have cost more than £1 billion and cancelling these schemes will allow more time to track public confidence in smart motorways over a longer period." However, work to install 150 extra emergency areas across the network will continue, it added.
Road Safety
Schmitz Cargobull has opened a factory in Manchester where two trailers have been developed for the UK and Ireland since 2021.
Trailers
IVECO has selected the Apollo Tyres EnduTrax tyre as original equipment (OE) for its Way truck ranges following testing carried out during 2022.
Tyres & Retreads
Technical Services (UK) is offering a fan that runs at a voltage range of 450 – 850V DC with up to 3kW of power depending on application specifications.
Electric Vehicles
Texaco Lubricants has introduced a synthetic heavy-duty engine oil designed to provide protection and fuel economy in low emissions engines used in severe highway applications.
Emissions Control
CNG Fuels is to acquire a majority stake in Renewable Transport Fuel Services (RTFS) to become a supplier of 100% sustainable and renewable biomethane.
Alternative Fuels
Tevva has secured government grant eligibility for its 7.5t battery-electric truck, providing companies looking to decarbonise their operations a potential £16,000 discount from the purchase price.
Truck Efficiency
Scottish waste management specialist Enva has confirmed that Durite’s 4G telematics camera system has proved invaluable when it comes to protecting its truck drivers.
Telematics
Macfarlane Packaging has added five electric vehicles (EV) to its commercial delivery fleet as part of an ongoing investment in its carbon reduction strategy.
Electric Vehicles