Latest fleet news – Page 309
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MT ArticleRenault Trucks announces the design of its electric T and C models
Renault Trucks E-Tech T and C, the first vehicles to feature the manufacturer’s new logo, will begin series production in 2023 at the Renault Trucks facility in Bourg-en-Bresse. They are already available for pre-order.
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MT ArticleYour last diesel purchase?
Many buyers of tractor units may be just one or two major purchasing decisions away from a switch to emissions-free driving. The technology for heavy-duty transport may not be in situ just yet, but the clock is ticking and green drivetrains are finding homes in other parts of the market. ...
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MT ArticleHalfords names new delivery director
Halfords has appointed Simon Wherry (pictured) as delivery director, responsible for all the group’s technology related projects and programmes, as well as its engineering capability.Wherry comes with a wealth of experience in business change delivery and has previously worked in many technology-focused roles.He joins Halfords from management consultancy firm, CapGemini, ...
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MT ArticleLatest study calls for greenhouse gas-based fuel duty to reduce emissions in ‘hard-to-electrify’ heavy vehicles
A new Zemo Partnership study illustrates how a greenhouse gas-based fuel duty structure could incentivise the use of low-carbon renewable fuels in difficult-to-electrify transportation applications and speed the transition to net zero emissions.
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MT ArticleTruTac rolls out new vehicle profile feature for improved asset control
TruTac has introduced a new feature to streamline vehicle records and audit data while removing paper and manual duplication.‘Vehicle Profile’ is available within TruTac’s existing compliance software products - TruAnalysis, TruFleet and TruChecks - and centralises day-to-day vehicle data, simplifies asset management and has a direct link to the DVLA’s ...
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MT ArticleAir Products drives growth in UK hydrogen market with £6.5m investment
Hydrogen supplier Air Products is set to bolster its presence in the UK with a £6.5m investment in a trailer and cylinder filling station at its Llanwern facility in South Wales.Expected to be onstream next spring, it will make an additional 1.5 tonnes of fuel-cell-grade hydrogen available daily, with capacity ...
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MT ArticleFleet Assist launches new EV Premier Van Centre network to cater for 4.25-tonne electric vans
Fleet Assist has expanded its LCV SMR capabilities by setting up a nationwide network of 900 Premier Van Centres capable of servicing and maintaining vans and chassis cabs of up to 4.25 tonnes gross vehicle weight (GVW).The network was set up to accommodate the anticipated growth of new electric vans ...
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MT ArticleArrowXL rejects 'poverty pay' claims as strike action escalates
ArrowXL has defended renewed accusations from a section of its workforce that it is offering 'poverty pay rates' and insisted ongoing strikes had caused minimal disruption.The 350 workers, who represent less than 30% of the overall workforce, undertake two-person deliveries for retailers including Amazon, Very Group, LG Electronics, Richer Sounds ...
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MT ArticleT&E study claims running a truck on e-diesel costs 47% more than running a BEV truck
E-fuels for trucks are expensive, scarce, and less environmentally friendly, according to a recent study by Transport & Environment (T&E).
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MT ArticleInoBat signs an agreement with the Republic of Serbia to build a new EV Battery gigafactory
InoBat Auto and the Government of the Republic of Serbia have signed protocols and declarations of intent for the development of a new gigafactory in Serbia.
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MT ArticleHartlepool Council calls on Vision Techniques to prevent rollaways
Vision Techniques has been commissioned by Hartlepool Council to improve the safety of its fleet of 52 HGVs and passenger transport vehicles.Vision Techniques will install its Brakesafe and Ident Plus safety systems for the Council's fleet.The award-winning Brakesafe system stops rollaways by implementing a handbrake failsafe system. IdentPlus prevents theft ...
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MT ArticleUK firms holding double the stock amid 'inventory crisis'
New industry data has revealed that manufacturers are holding double the amount of stock compared to pre-pandemic levels as the world’s supply chain woes take on a new form.A report from software firm Unleashed shows businesses have been forced to stockpile huge quantities of goods as they navigate delays and ...
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MT ArticleWhy the logistics industry needs to double down on 'nearshoring'
Could switching from 'just in time' to 'just in case' help cut costs and ease supply chain pressure? Bart Coppelmans, director industry solutions, global head of supply chain and logistics, HERE Technologies explains the benefitsMajor geopolitical issues and Covid-19 have had huge detrimental impacts on strained global supply chains. Uncertainty ...
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MT ArticlePlatts Transport improves fuel efficiency with new Mercedes order
Platts Transport in Wrexham has taken delivery of five of its first Mercedes-Benz trucks having been impressed by their fuel efficiency in a trial.The Actros Ls are all 2545 variants with flat-floored BigSpace cabs and 12.8-litre in-line six-cylinder engines.MD Chris Whittaker (pictured) said: “We were looking for more fuel-efficient vehicles ...
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MT ArticleFreight Carbon Zero Podcast Episode 3 focuses on the infrastructure requirements for the carbon zero vehicles of the future
IAAConference_infrastructure_panel At the IAA Transportation 2022 event in Hanover in September we were invited to facilitate a number of panel discussions covering the decarbonisation of the commercial vehicle and road freight sector. One of the sessions focused on infrastructure and brought together representatives from bp, e-on, CV ...
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MT ArticleDesignwerk announces its long haul eTruck, breaking megawatt hour barrier
Designwerk, a Swiss-based electromobility expert, is the first company to introduce an all-electric semitrailer tractor with a battery capacity of 1000kWh. The vehicle is capable of a 576km range, fully freighted to 42 tonnes, claims the manufacturer. Up to 640 kilometres may be achievable depending on the load and route ...
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MT ArticleIndustry veteran, Bruce Kurtt, joins the Nikola team to lead truck sales and service
Bruce Kurtt has joined Nikola Corporation’s leadership team as Senior Vice President of Sales and Commercial Operations, the company has announced. Kurtt will report to Nikola President and CEO Michael Lohscheller and will be in charge of all commercial activities for Nikola, including sales, sales operations, dealer assistance and connections, ...
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MT ArticleUnite hits out over "shameful" lack of toilet facilities for HGV drivers
“Shameful” figures from a survey of 1,700 HGV drivers reveal 76% had needed to use a toilet during their working day in the last year but none had been available.More than one in 10 (11%) said that a lack of access to toilet facilities had resulted in them developing a ...
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MT ArticleBath proposes ban on Euro-VI trucks to drive zero-emission vehicle take-up
In announcing the opening of a consultation to charge Euro VI vehicles over 12-tonne GVW for entering its clean air zone, Bath and North East Somerset Council (BNESC) has signalled its intent to drive a shift to low and zero-emission vehicles. The decision to open the consultation was agreed at ...