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[ May 18, 2018 ] M20 to get a contraflow as temporary solution to problems caused by Operation Stack Industry News
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[ May 18, 2018 ] Truck OEMs ponder emissions, platooning and scrappage at Microlise conference Industry News
[ May 17, 2018 ] Royal Mail growth fails to allay analysts’ questions over business’s long-term prospects News

M20 to get a contraflow as temporary solution to problems caused by Operation Stack

May 18, 2018 Chris Tindall

The M20 will be contraflowed as a temporary solution to Operation Stack, to allow traffic to travel in both directions between junctions 8 and 9 when HGVs are being queued, according to the government.

Truck OEMs ponder emissions, platooning and scrappage at Microlise conference

May 18, 2018 Steve Hobson

The final session of the conference saw a panel of representatives from four major truck manufacturers debate the future of truck design.

Operators must not turn a blind eye to tired or drunk drivers – Microlise Innovation Workshop

May 17, 2018 Steve Hobson

At an Innovation Workshop held ahead of the conference delegates heard some truly frightening statistics on the potential number of dangerously drivers at risk of sleep disorders – and some ways of detecting and solving the problem.

DAF and VDL Groep to build all-electric CF for urban distribution

May 16, 2018 Hayley Pink

DAF is partnering with Dutch technology firm VDL Groep to produce a fully electric CF truck.

Microlise Transport Conference 2018: air quality, platooning and electric power

May 16, 2018 Steve Hobson

Another packed audience of 1,200 transport professionals assembled for the sixth annual Microlise Transport Conference at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry to hear a series of top class speakers outline the key challenges and opportunities facing the road transport industry.

Microlise Driver of the Year winners named

May 16, 2018 Chris Druce

The Microlise Driver of the Year winners have been revealed.

Dennis Eagle all-electric refuse truck to provide zero-emission option for urban duties

May 16, 2018 Hayley Pink

Dennis Eagle previewed a fully electric bin lorry at the IFTA exhibition in Munich this week, created for zero-emission, low-noise urban refuse collection.

Shortlist announced for 2018 FTA Everywoman in Transport and Logistics Awards

May 14, 2018 Emma Shone

Finalists from across the road haulage sector have been shortlisted in the annual FTA Everywoman in Transport and Logistics Awards ahead of the ceremony next month.

Scania goes low with L-series urban cab

May 10, 2018 Motor Transport

Scania has completed its Next Generation line-up with the launch of the low entry L-series cab, designed for urban operations where direct vision is essential.

Scania 410hp gas engine will be available for 6×2

May 10, 2018 Steve Hobson

Scania’s 13-litre gas engine rated up to 410hp will be available in a 6×2 tractor at some point. The high output engine can currently only be fitted under a G or R-series rigid or 4×2 tractor cab.

Spotlight

The Talent in Logistics Conference and Awards

by emily burton in News

Taking place on Thursday 21st June 2018 at the Telford International Centre Talent in Logistics is the only conference and awards event completely dedicated to the exceptional training, learning and development professionals in the transport [...]

LoCITY Fuels in Action helps freight operators understand market for alternative fuels

By Christopher Walton and Colin Barnett A Fuels in Action event at Kempton Park in Surrey last week (20 March) was the ...

Shell opens second hydrogen fuel pump, but remains focused on full ‘mosaic’ of alternative fuels

By the end of 2018, Shell will have opened three new hydrogen refuelling pumps on sites around London.But the fuel giant says ...

Electric vehicle uptake would improve with better distributor and operator collaboration

Improved collaboration between electric vehicle operators and electricity distributors will see a substantial increase of battery-powered vehicles on the roads of London, ...

LoCITY Fuels in Action helps

Posted by Admin on Mar 28, 20181

Shell opens second hydrogen fuel

Posted by Emma Shone on Mar 28, 20182

Electric vehicle uptake would improve

Posted by Christopher Walton on Mar 22, 20183

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