The truck manufacturer Daimler Trucks presented today the technology strategy for electrification of its vehicles, featuring the new Mercedes Benz fuel-cell concept trucks. The presented technology strategy for electrification ranged from urban distribution to international long-haul transport, thus reaffirming Daimler’s…
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Camera monitoring significantly improves safety of HGV driving, study shows
A new study by computer scientists and driving psychologists from the University of Nottingham has shown that HGV drivers drive much more safely when camera in their cab monitors their behaviour. Data collected before and after the installation of unobtrusive…
ULEMCo to deliver hydrogen-fuelled spreaders for Glasgow City Council
ULEMCo, the company pioneering the adoption of ultra-low emission hydrogen fuel in the UK, has commenced the most massive single deployment of hydrogen dual-fuel vehicles yet seen. The move follows an order secured with Scottish company James A Cuthbertson, to transform Glasgow City Council’s existing fleet and some new spreaders to be hydrogen enabled.
FORS member Emily Collins from MEMS Power Generation has become the 2,000th qualified FORS Practitioner.
FORS Practitioner status has become the benchmark for road transport management training, with its popularity leading to the 2,000th qualified FORS Practitioner milestone.
RVS and EMOSS join forces to create electric-drive train RCVs
Refuse Vehicle Solutions (RVS) has signed a contract with Dutch electric-powertrain developer EMOSS to re-power refuse vehicles in the UK.
WCRAQ Alternative Fuels and Vehicles Working Party launch
The Westminster Commission for Road Air Quality’s Alternative Fuels and Vehicles Working Party was the second of six launches this August. The meeting was attended by prominent industry experts and academics specialising in air monitoring across the field, including Electra…
Hino launches new version of its 4×4 500 GT Series for bush firefighting operations
Hino has launched a new version of its 4×4 500 Series GT model for Bush firefighting operations in Australia. The new truck has been equipped with Allison fully automatic transmission now fitted as standard equipment.
Self-driving cars to be allowed on the motorway by next year
Watching a movie whilst driving on the motorway could be a reality as soon as next year, as UK government consider proposals to use automated technology
Speedy services drives safety and insurance improvements with VisionTracks’s video telematics
Speedy Services, the UK’s leading tools and equipment hire company, has improved road safety, reduced fleet insurance fraud and dramatically cut claims costs using video telematics.
New battery recycling scheme will protect planet’s valuable natural resources
The country has seen an electronic device and e-vehicle ‘battery boom’ in recent years, creating a dilemma of how to deal with the growing numbers of used rechargeable batteries.