Research by Allison Transmission has revealed that many commercial vehicle fleets could cut their fuel consumption by requesting different axle ratios to those routinely offered on new vehicles. This simple change to a truck’s specification costs nothing yet can significantly reduce running costs and carbon emissions. Savings will likely be most significant on duty cycles with frequent stop-starts around town or on minor rural roads.
Waste collection vehicle hire specialist Fiveways Group has announced that it will donate all the revenue generated from hiring the company’s brand-new Dennis vehicle to the Alzheimer’s Society.
Mercedes-Benz Trucks will unveil the eActros LongHaul electric truck for long-distance transport in September at the IAA.
Dennis Eagle has launched the new all-electric eCollect refuse collection vehicle.
Wales’ first electric-powered recycling truck has joined Conwy County Borough Council’s fleet of vehicles.
The UK is currently ahead of the required adoption curve to meet the Government’s 2032 EV target, according to the latest DfT statistics included in Volkswagen Financial Services UK’s first EV tracking report.
Fleet solutions provider Innovative Safety Systems (ISS) is bringing together its technology and software services under one new company brand – Fleetclear.
Flannery Plant Hire has appointed Blackburn-based Vision Techniques to install an automatic braking system to the business’ 50-strong fleet of HGV low loaders.
The implementation of CMS SupaTrak’s telematics solutions has helped Ubico reduce its carbon emissions, lower its fuel bills, and assist drivers in adopting a safer style of driving.
Is electric vehicle range anxiety a genuine concern, or is it all in your head? Bucher Municipal shares internal testing results on its popular truck-mounted and compact electric sweeper models to demonstrate no need for concern about the machines’ ability to carry out their demanding tasks.