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Road Transport Expo a huge success
Road Transport Expo burst onto the scene last week in spectacular style, as thousands of visitors headed to NAEC Stoneleigh to join in the action.
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Freight in the City Expo
Freight in the City Expo 2021 back live in London with sustainable innovation at its core
Freight in the City Expo opened its doors to visitors once more at London’s Alexandra Palace on Tuesday 28 September.
Freight in the City Expo
Freight in the City Expo: Astra Vehicle Technologies to show electric 7.2-tonne Iveco Daily conversion
Chassis conversion specialist Astra Vehicle Technologies, which is exhibiting at Freight in the City Expo on 28 September, is bringing along its first full electric conversion based on the Iveco Daily van.
Alternative fuels
Renault Trucks commits to expansion of fully-electric range to all sectors by 2023
Renault Trucks is ramping up its commitment to electro-mobility with a pledge to offer an all-electric model for the distribution sector, construction industry and longer-distance routes by 2023.
Industry News
MT reader research: Are you making the most of your telematics and digital tachograph data?
The Covid-19 pandemic has brought the benefits of connected vehicles firmly into the spotlight. ‘Smart’ system technology has provided a safe, socially distanced way for operators to keep up with fleet compliance, driver performance and vehicle maintenance.
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DHL Freight and Volvo Trucks to trial heavy-duty electric HGV in Swedish regional operation
DHL Freight and Volvo Trucks are to test heavy-duty electric truck technology for medium-distance regional transportation in Sweden.
Air quality
Watch on demand: Urban innovation and electric city trucks in spotlight at first Freight in the City webinar
A brand-new series of Freight in the City webinars kicked off on 11 February with a focus on urban innovation and electric delivery vehicles, in partnership with Renault Trucks UK and Ireland. MT takes a look at some of the key themes explored in this engaging session.
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Unlocking the potential of connected technologies
MT caught up with commercial contract hire, fleet management and rental firm Fraikin following the publication of MT’s ‘Hot Topic Industry Insight 2021’ report, available to download free of charge. The report looks at a range of topical challenges and opportunities for freight operators, with investment and fleet technology a key theme. ‘Unlocking the potential of connected technologies’: Darren Hall, MD, Fraikin “With less than a third of respondents to this survey looking to invest in fleet technology in 2021, there […]
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Addison Lee launches rapid two-hour delivery operation in London
Same-day courier firm Addison Lee has launched AL Now – a two-hour rapid delivery service in London.
Air quality
DHL Parcel to use 14 all-electric Renault ZE Masters in London operation
DHL Parcel has rolled out 14 new electric Renault ZE Master vans across London as part of a wider national fleet strategy for the operation.