German concrete mixer manufacturer Putzmeister showed an all-electric mixer at the Commercial Vehicle Show. Built on a Chinese Sany 408P chassis-cab, and featuring a 350 kW/h battery pack from market-leader [...]
A bolt-on kit to convert rigid distribution trucks to hybrid power was launched at the Commercial Vehicle Show by British company AEM (Advanced Electric Machines). It recovers kinetic energy that [...]
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has published manifestos setting out its key industry priorities for London and combined authorities in England, ahead of local and mayoral elections on 2 May. [...]
MAN to put hydrogen combustion truck into production
Published On: Monday 15 April 2024
Traton subsidiary MAN is set to be the first European truck manufacturer to put a hydrogen combustion- powered truck into production, with the first units appearing this year. They will [...]
Continental Automotive, one of the major providers of tachograph hardware via its VDO brand, has warned of the potential consequences for fleet operators of sending vehicles abroad without the new [...]
RHA warning on cargo theft as truckstop funding announced
Published On: Thursday 28 March 2024
Efforts to improve truckstop provision in England took a further step forward last month with the announcement of a £16.5 million joint government and industry investment – but the funding [...]
Government action urged as imports deadline approaches
Published On: Wednesday 27 March 2024
Trade group Logistics UK has called for the government to prevent a “supply chain breakdown” by clarifying border arrangements prior to the introduction of physical checks on EU imports next [...]
The latest tranche of government funding for zero-emission buses was announced in March, with £143 million allocated to 25 local transport areas across England. As a result of the investment, [...]
Three local authorities in Hampshire have introduced battery-electric repowered refuse collection vehicles into their fleets. The initial pilot programme sees two Dennis Eagle RCVs retrofitted with battery-electric powertrains by converter [...]