Editor’s Blog: With great adversity comes great opportunity

Last year was certainly not easy for anyone. The pressures of
the pandemic mounted up, putting an unprecedented strain
on critical fleet service delivery organisations and the vehicle industry as a whole. The global supply chain shortage put pressure on manufacturers, increasing vehicle build and lead times. The industry will have to deal with the consequences of this worldwide issue for many years to come. At the same time, we have to deal with the driver and mechanic shortage, further impacting service delivery.

Aberdeen City Council adds UK’s first hydrogen fuel cell waste truck to its fleet

The UK’s first hydrogen-fuelled waste collection vehicle was revealed today in Aberdeen, in a move that continues to accelerate the city’s thriving hydrogen economy.

Tesco adds electric articulated trucks to its heavy-duty haulage fleet

The supermarket has added two new 37-tonne fully electric Daf CFs to its fleet in partnership with logistics and international freight forwarding company FSEW. The new trucks will transport food and other products between Wentloog rail terminal outside Cardiff and…

Allison Transmission presents electric future at SICUR 2022

Allison Transmission will highlight its latest technology in firefighting and emergency services, including its eGen Power electric propulsion system, at the SICUR biennial international trade fair this month (IFEMA exhibition centre, Madrid; February 22-25; stand 8E26). Allison is expanding its…

St Helens Council acquires the first OEM-built hydrogen RCV from Faun-Zoeller UK

 As part of a ten-vehicle order, North West Local Authority, St. Helen’s, has invested in the UK’s first actual OEM Hydrogen Fuel Cell power

New electric RCV fleet for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council

ew Dennis Eagle e-Collect electric refuse vehicles powered by 100% green electricity have joined BCP Council’s fleet as part of the council’s aim to make its operations carbon-neutral by 2030.

New EU compliance rules will place key demands on fleets operating smaller LCVs

New regulations that bring smaller light commercial vehicles (LCVs) travelling to the EU under the requirement to have an International Operator’s Licence will place key demands on fleets in the future, says FleetCheck.

Dudley Council purchases Swingo sweepers after top mark tender process

After an extensive tender process, Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council has added eight Swingos from Aebi Schmidt to its street cleaning vehicle fleet. The compact sweeper scored top marks following an extensive tender process.

Book launch – The ultimate guide to commercial vehicle fleet management

uthor David Wilson has launched a new book available in Softback and e-book formats. He wrote this title for fleet owners worried about the rising cost of buying and maintaining vehicles, or perhaps for operators concerned that they may exceed fleet budgets. 

EPA finalises greenhouse gas standards for passenger vehicles, paving the way for a zero-emissions future

e Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the US is finalising the most ambitious federal greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for passenger cars and light trucks ever.