Statutory changes are now in force which broaden the scope for HGV operators to use longer semi-trailers (LSTs) on Great Britain’s roads, following an announcement by the government in May. [...]
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) last month called for government to meet with hauliers to provide clarity on the Windsor Framework, which was agreed by UK and EU negotiators earlier [...]
Electrolysis at point of generation ‘key to cheap hydrogen’
Published On: Friday 2 June 2023
The key to hydrogen’s success as a road fuel lies in producing it using surplus renewable electricity at the point of generation, according to David Telford, chief scientific officer of [...]
The CAVForth self-driving bus project launched its first scheduled passenger services last month, via a fleet of five Alexander Dennis Enviro200AV autonomous buses, in what was said to be a [...]
Lancashire manufacturer Electra Commercial Vehicles has announced the launch of a new 12.5-tonne electric waste platform, the eCargo. Founded in 2017, Electra builds fully electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles on multiple [...]
Cummins launches back-of-cab fuel tank for gas engines
Published On: Tuesday 23 May 2023
Cummins Clean Fuel Technologies, a joint venture between the engine manufacturer and Rush Technologies, has launched a new gas fuel system which features a slim single tank slotted behind the [...]
Volvo Trucks is testing hydrogen fuel cell trucks on public roads prior to their commercial launch in the second half of this decade. The company said fuel cell truck trials [...]
Iveco takes ownership of Nikola Tre electric truck project
Published On: Tuesday 16 May 2023
Hydrogen fuel cell truck specialist Nikola has sold its share in its joint venture with Iveco to its European truck maker partner, and suspended truck production in the USA. The [...]
Transport trade bodies have welcomed the announcement by the Department for Transport (DfT) that longer semi-trailers (LSTs) will be permitted for general use on Great Britain’s roads from 31 May, [...]
