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Mercedes-Benz reveals plans for battery and hydrogen fuel cell heavy tractors at roundtable

April 19, 2021 Admin Support

Mercedes-Benz will have its first eActros Long Haul on the road by 2024. It will have a range of around 500kms and a new e-axle with two e-motors of 200kW each, a new HV topology of 800V, which will lead to faster charging capabilities, a payload of 22 tonnes for the 40-tonne truck and the same lifespan plan as diesel of 1.2 million kms over 10 years.

Plan to limit LGV Driver Apprenticeship funding to £6,000 “insane”, government told

April 19, 2021 Carol Millett

Government moves to restrict funding for the long-delayed LGV Driver Apprenticeship to just £6,000 per applicant are “insane”, the apprenticeship trailblazer group said this week.

RHA applauds Harrow Council decision to scrap cycle lanes after residents complain of rising congestion

April 19, 2021 Carol Millett

The RHA has welcomed Harrow Council’s decision to scrap part of its Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) scheme after a review found the scheme increased congestion and pollution levels as well as delaying emergency services.

Tiger Trailers roars back after Covid closes factory

April 16, 2021 Chris Tindall

Tiger Trailers clawed its way out of the worst of last year’s pandemic to turn in a financial performance it said was “the best in our history”.

Shift pattern changes “destroying long-term health” of HGV drivers and warehousing staff

April 16, 2021 Chris Tindall

Inadequate notice by employers of changing shift patterns in haulage and warehousing is damaging workers’ health and destroying family lives, according to trade union Unite.

Carrier Transicold unveils new telematics platform Lynx Fleet

April 16, 2021 Chris Tindall

Carrier Transicold is launching a telematics platform for its customers, claiming it will give them improved connectivity throughout the cold chain.

Health chiefs slam continued suspension of driver medicals as “ludicrous”

April 15, 2021 Chris Tindall

The DVLA’s decision to continue its suspension of driver medicals has been condemned as “ludicrous” and poses a significant risk to road safety, according to doctors’ network D4Drivers.

Transaid cycle challenges return with the Way of the Roses

April 15, 2021 Admin Support

Transaid’s live fund-raising events will make a welcome return with the Way of the Roses coast-to-coast cycle challenge on 24 to 26 September 2021. The event, which is sponsored by UKWA, will be the overseas transport development charity’s sixth UK-based cycle challenge. There are 40 spaces available on the ride, which will include two days cycling over 170 miles and two overnight stays. The registration fee is £99 and the minimum fund-raising target is £1,000. Both team and individual entries […]

Police release video of HGV driver who failed to stop after incident on M1

April 15, 2021 Chris Tindall

Police are hunting an HGV driver who was caught on camera colliding with a motorist on the M1 and failing to stop.

Get your trucking summer back on track

April 14, 2021 Admin Support

Now the light at the end of the tunnel is getting increasingly bright, we cannot wait for our legendary Convoy events to return and help get your summer back on track!

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

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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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