Latest fleet news – Page 179
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MT ArticleEnterprise Flex-E-Rent and Costain trial electric vans on major construction sites
Infrastructure services giant Costain has completed one of the UK construction sector’s first pilots to test the use of electric vans on major project sites.
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MT ArticleCurrie Solutions takes delivery of 13 Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks
Transport and logistics firm Currie Solutions has strengthened its long-running relationship with Asset Alliance Group after taking delivery of 13 Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks.
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MT ArticleDHL and Formula 1 extend partnership in multi-year deal
DHL and Formula 1 has sealed a multi-year extension of their partnership to deliver the FIA Formula One World Championship events worldwide. The delivery giant, which has more than 40 years of expertise in motorsports logistics, is also celebrating its 20th anniversary as Formula 1’s Official Logistics Partner, making it ...
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MT ArticleCranleigh Freight Services boosts fleet with Krone Profi Liner curtainsiders
Cranleigh Freight Services (CFS) has added three Krone Profi Liner curtainsiders to its fleet to meet growing demand for its UK and European general haulage operations.
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MT ArticleBAE Systems selects Forsee Power’s ZEN PLUS battery system for Class 7 truck powertrain in North America
Forsee Power, a specialist in smart battery systems for sustainable electromobility, has announced a collaboration with BAE Systems, a leading provider of heavy-duty electric powertrains. BAE Systems will integrate Forsee Power’s ZEN PLUS battery system into the powertrain of a Class 7 demonstration truck Gen3 in North America.
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MT ArticleAustralian Government funds project for wireless charging of heavy electric vehicles
The Australian Government has allocated a $3 million grant to support the adoption of electric heavy vehicles in the country. Led by Swinburne University of Technology, the project aims to integrate dynamic wireless charging technology into roads, allowing trucks and buses to charge wirelessly while on the move.
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MT ArticleXos and Winnebago collaborate on development of electric vehicles
Xos and Winnebago Industries have announced a collaborative effort to develop a fully electric chassis for Winnebago’s Specialty Vehicles division.
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MT ArticleDawsongroup stocks up on compliant trucks ahead of new Direct Vision Standards
Dawsongroup has added 75 DAF XD450 tractor units to its fleet which meet the new Direct Vision Standards, due to come into play this October.
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MT ArticleGasum opens new filling station in Norway
Gasum has opened its newest gas filling station in Kristiansand municipality, expanding the company’s liquefied biogas (LBG) infrastructure in Norway.
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MT ArticleHygenox and Quantron partner on green hydrogen solutions
Hygenox and Quantron have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to collaborate on green hydrogen projects in Europe.
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MT ArticleMAN introduces battery repair centers
MAN Truck & Bus has announced plans to establish battery repair centres across Europe.
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MT ArticleHome Office pledges crackdown on drug driving as campaign reveals rising numbers of offenders
A national police operation to tackle drink and drug driving has seen over 6,600 drivers arrested, with clear evidence the problem of drug driving is on the rise - prompting the Home Office to warn it will be launching a clampdown.
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MT ArticleCold weather trial of hydrogen-powered van with West & Wales Utlities shows "remarkable" performance results, says First Hydrogen
Initial findings from First Hydrogen’s month-long vehicle trials with gas distribution network, Wales & West Utilities (WWU) show ”remarkable” performance from the hydrogen-powered-fuel-cell vehicle (FCEV), according to First Hydrogen.
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MT ArticleSuttons creates new strapline to showcase its sustainability drive
Suttons has created a new strapline to better reflect its environmental, social, and corporate governance strategy.
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MT ArticleSparks Transport enhances sustainability efforts with new Volvo FM electric tractor unit
Sparks Transport has taken delivery of a Volvo FM Electric 4x2 tractor unit following a successful trial period with their local Volvo dealer’s electric demonstrator.
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MT ArticleHOYER enhances fleet with DAF XG tractors
HOYER, a global leader in liquid logistics, has ordered 165 DAF XG 480 4x2 tractors equipped with the latest Advanced Driving Assistant Systems (ADAS).
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MT ArticleCeva Logistics ups its bid for Wincanton as rival contender enters the ring
Ceva Logistics has boosted its bid to buy Wincanton to over £802m, following an eleventh-hour expression of interest from a ”potential competing bidder”, Wincanton revealed today (26 February).
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MT ArticleEngland’s roads in danger of crumbling away after council maintenance nosedives
Road maintenance across the country has plummeted, with 3,366 fewer miles receiving any kind of improvement work, according to the RAC.
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MT ArticleStrike ballot for Sainsbury’s drivers unhappy about Wincanton transfer
A move to transfer 500 Sainsbury’s HGV drivers over to Wincanton has erupted in a row with a threat from a trade union that any strike action will cause “severe disruption”.