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UK commercial vehicle production boasts best February since 2008, SMMT reveals
UK commercial vehicle (CV) production almost doubled in February, with 12,927 vans, trucks, taxis, buses and coaches leaving factory lines, according to figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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MT ArticleBrigade Electronics products sail through independent testing for new DVS standards
Brigade Electronics has gone the extra mile to ensure that two of its key products meet the requirements of the new, more stringent Direct Vision Standard, by having them independently testing at Loughborough University.
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MT ArticleDarcica trials Volta Zero 16 tonner
Bicester-based Darcica Logistics is trialling a 16-tonne Volta Zero fully-electric HGV truck for the company’s pallet network deliveries and collections in and around Oxfordshire.
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MT ArticleWhistl launches report on latest UK ecommerce returns trends
Logistics specialist Whistl is warning online retailers that failure to ensure the effective management of returns will have a “significant” impact on their profitability, as ecommerce returns continue to grow.
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MT ArticleMercedes-Benz launches fuel efficient Actros L
Mercedes-Benz has launched its latest Actros L, claiming it is up to 7% more fuel efficient than its predecessor.
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MT ArticleTwo dozen rigids with Carrier technology for bakery firm BAKO
Bakery wholesaler BAKO has taken delivery of 24 new rigid trucks, mounted with a combination of Carrier Transicold Supra 1150 multi-temperature systems and engineless Iceland units.
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MT ArticleRHA creates wishlist for combined authority mayoral candidates
The RHA has put forward a list of ‘asks’ ahead of the local elections taking place in May, to encourage combined authorities to support the freight transport sector and help it transition to net zero.
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MT ArticleNew Centre of Electrification “a start but still not enough”
Plans to place Britain at the epicentre of the green industrial revolution have taken a step forward with the launch of Greenpower Park - the UK Centre of Electrification and Clean Energy, based in Coventry. However, industry consultant and author Des Evans told MT the move doesn’t go far ...
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MT ArticleBorder chaos looms unless new arrangements are clarified
The government must clarify its post-Brexit border arrangements with the EU or else chaotic delays and the knock-on effect on food imports from Europe will be significant, Logistics UK has warned.
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MT ArticleOrica gets bang for its buck with Volvo
Mining firm Orica UK has continued its long-standing partnership with Volvo Trucks and added another four Volvo FMX 460 6x4s to its fleet.
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MT ArticleMANs boost PD Ports’ fleet
PD Ports has taken delivery of 10 MAN TGX 6x2 tractors from Dawsongroup on a five-year contract.
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MT ArticleBorgWarner, Goodman Group, Windrose EV Trucks, and Decathlon collaborate on Mega-Watt Charger
BorgWarner, Goodman Group, Windrose EV trucks, and Decathlon have joined forces to collaborate on the development of one of the world’s fastest mega-watt chargers.
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MT ArticleNew truck EV charging station corridor links LA with Las Vegas
Greenlane, a joint-venture between Daimler Truck North America, NextEra Energy Resources and Blackrock has announced a 280 mile commercial vehicle charging corridor with 100 chargers linking Los Angeles with Las Vegas.
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MT ArticleREE Automotive’s P7-C electric truck receives CARB certifications, opening doors for sales in California
REE Automotive has announced it has been granted two certifications from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for its Class 4 P7-C chassis cab vehicle. These certifications include Phase 2 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) certification covering the complete vehicle and the new Zero Emission Powertrain (ZEP) certification.
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MT ArticleDaimler Truck begins delivery of Rizon EVs in California
Daimler Truck AG has started deliveries of its electric Rizon trucks in California, marking the initial step in the rollout process. These all-electric trucks, belonging to the US Class 4 and 5 categories, are tailored to meet the needs of various customers.
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MT ArticleAllen Logistics expands service with pallet network membership
Fortec member Allen Logistics has sealed its commitment to the group by joining Pall-Ex and expanding its service in Northern Ireland.
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MT ArticleDX opens two more 2-Man supersites
DX said it had expanded its 2-Man division with the opening of two new sites in Middleton in the North West and at Heathrow.
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MT ArticleNo money for unsecured creditors of Gwynedd Shipping, administrator anticipates
The Gwynedd Shipping group of companies that collapsed into administration in February are estimated to owe unsecured creditors almost £8m with none expected to receive their money, according to accountants at Kroll.
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MT ArticleOld Military Road improvement works on target
Resilience work to improve the Old Military Road in the Glen Croe valley in Scotland is on course to be completed by the spring, according to Transport Scotland.
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MT ArticleLTS Global goes electric with new Volvo FM addition
LTS Global Solutions in Warwickshire is the latest transport company to add an eHGV to its fleet with the delivery of a Volvo FM Electric.