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All Motor Transport articles in 2016 – Page 4
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New Smith Electric Vehicles zero-emission trucks to arrive next Spring
Smith Electric Vehicles is making a return to the UK market with its new range of all-electric delivery trucks due to hit the roads next March.The North East-based OEM has produced electric vehicles for more than 70 years, from its early days as a milk float specialist to its modern ...
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ArticleViamaster supports Yorkshire Air Ambulance
The sky's the limit for Viamaster's new SDC trailer, which has been liveried in support of a campaign for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance. The trailer is the latest addition to Viamaster's urban fleet, and features a picture of the Air Ambulance helicopter and a call for the public to make ...
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Government commits £80m to electric vehicle charging infrastructure
Charging infrastructure for ultra low emission vehicles (ULEVs) will receive £80m of funding following yesterday’s Autumn Statement.The funding for ULEV infrastructure is part of a £390m commitment by Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond to support ULEVs, renewable fuels and connected autonomous vehicles.The development of alternative fuels for aviation and ...
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Mercedes-Benz develops Econic tractor unit for urban distribution work
Mercedes-Benz has developed a tractor unit variant of its Econic following strong demand from operators looking for an urban distribution truck with enhanced direct vision for drivers.The German truck-maker said it has been approached from a wide range of industry operators, including supermarkets, 3PLs, general distribution and construction firms that ...
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ArticleSimon Elliott to step down from role leading MAN Truck & Bus UK
6/08/2014 : DUBLIN : Pictured was Simon Elliott, new managing director of MAN UK. Picture Robbie Reynolds.Simon Elliott, MD of MAN Truck & Bus UK, is to leave his role in the new year. Elliott has resigned from his position and will leave in January. He was appointed from within ...
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ArticleAbbey Logistics Group continues growth spurt with Dafs
Abbey Logistics Group has added to its fleet with the addition of 20 Daf XF and CF tractor units.The new vehicles will support operations serving the food ingredients, construction, and non-hazardous chemical sectors and also provide flexible support to Abbey’s palletised business.“Abbey worked closely with Daf to tailor these units ...
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ArticleShe's RHA reaches milestone with 200 registered members
Networking group She’s RHA is celebrating signing up more than 200 women to date following its launch earlier this year.The initiative has attracted transport managers, administrators, haulage operators, mechanics, logistics planners and drivers.She’s RHA founder member, RHA board member and partner at Freightlink Europe, Lesley O’Brien (pictured), said: “I am ...
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ArticlePalmer & Harvey seals deal with Morrisons
Palmer & Harvey has clinched a deal with Morrisons to provide logistics services to ten Morrisons Daily convenience stores set to open at Rontec filling stations.The contract win follows Palmer & Harvey’s appointment of former Tesco convenience store director Tony Reed in October this year. Reed was responsible for 2,800 ...
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DX Group wins £25m Home Office deal
DX Group has won a new, four-year secure delivery contract with the Home Office but the firm’s plans to build a new Midlands superhub face further delay.The £25m Home Office contract, announced in a trading update this week, covers secure delivery services for the Passport Office, UK Visas and Immigration, ...
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ArticleCM Downton signs on the line for Bristol Gateway site
CM Downton has signed a 20-year lease at Bristol Gateway, on a speculative build completed by Howard Tenens in April of this year. The location, set over 169,478ft² of space, features a warehouse with 20 dock leveller loading doors, office space over two storeys, a viewing platform overlooking the entire ...
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Cenex to establish business case for vehicle-to-grid technology
Cenex will be the UK partner on the European Smart Mobile Energy programme and will explore the business case for vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology to power cities.The project will investigate how cities can increase energy efficiency and decrease carbon emissions by integrating V2G technology into the existing energy infrastructure at district ...
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Autumn Statement: Fuel duty frozen again but cost of insurance to rise
Insurance costs could climb next year although fuel duty will remain frozen, it was confirmed in this afternoon’s Autumn Statement. Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond announced that insurance premium tax will increase from 10% to 12% in June 2017.He said: “Insurance premium tax in this country is lower than ...
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Hydrogen as fuel is 'a disaster' says Centre for Sustainable Road Freight
The use of hydrogen as an alternative fuel is a “disaster”, according to the director of the Centre for Sustainable Road Freight. Speaking at the SMMT’s London HQ, David Cebon from Cambridge University told visitors: “Hydrogen is a disaster. It’s something that everybody should be saying ‘no, don’t do this. ...
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FairFuelUK makes last ditch call for fuel duty cut in Autumn Statement
Campaign group FairFuelUK (FFUK) has called again on chancellor Philip Hammond to use tomorrow's Autumn Statement (22 November) to cut fuel duty and boost the economy.Following speculation that the chancellor will announce a freeze, FFUK urged him to go one step further and slash fuel duty by 3ppl.The group argues ...
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Suttons Group appoints new International MD
Suttons Group has appointed former Stolt Tankers director Barry McNally as MD of Suttons International.McNally (pictured) will oversee the division from Suttons' Widnes, Cheshire, HQ, where he will be responsible for more than 120 employees across six countries.Before joining Suttons, McNally spent 18 years at bulk liquid transport group Stolt-Nielson, ...
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Khan sets out congestion-reducing measures for London roads
London Mayor Sadiq Khan is to introduce a host of measures to tackle the city’s road congestion.The mayor’s plans include faster repairs to London’s roads; lobbying government for greater powers to manage the city’s roadworks; a review of 200 traffic signals’ timings to reduce delays and the use of cameras ...
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ArticleHastings Freight relishes Henderson's contract
Chesterfield-based Hastings Freight has seen off rivals to win the main logistics contract for Henderson’s Relish. As part of the contract Hastings Freight, which is a Palletways member, will be responsible for timed next-day deliveries of Henderson’s relish to Asda, Co-op, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s and to JD Wetherspoon pubs across Manchester, ...
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ArticleToyota to explore hydrogen fuel cell potential for HGVs
Vehicle manufacturer Toyota has announced a US-based feasibility study to explore the potential of scaling up its hydrogen fuel cell technology to power an HGV.The technology is currently used in its zero-emission Mirai car, however the manufacturer believes the system could be used to produce a wide range of zero-emission ...
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ArticleWest Yorkshire aims to improve air quality with Eco Stars scheme for fleets
A consortium of five West Yorkshire councils is working with local fleet operators to improve air quality through the launch of a new Eco Stars scheme.The fleet recognition scheme provides guidance and advice on operational best practice to operators of goods vehicles, buses, coaches and commercial vehicle fleets.It is being ...