Amazon has just revealed the first of its planned custom electric delivery vehicles, complete with built-in Alexa, expected to be delivering packaged within a year. The company plans to have 100,000 on the road by 2022, and 100,000 by 2030.…
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Johnson Plant buys a JCB electric mini excavator
Hire company Johnson Plant has purchased a new JCB electric mini excavator helped the company secure a host of new contracts.
e-One electric RCV sells on the first day of launch
Refuse Vehicle Solutions (RVS) has sold the first e-One converted electric RCV to the Recycling Partnership since launching its new electric re-powering solution at the end of September.
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Venari launches Ziegler Z-Class air crash tender despite AFOA conference delay
Venari Group has announced that the Ziegler Group Z-Class ARFFV is now available to the UK’s aviation firefighting sector, despite the postponement of the Airport Fire Officers’ Association (AFOA) conference, where it was set to be revealed to the UK market.
Worcestershire County Council prepares for winter with six new Mercedes-Benz Arocs spreaders
Dealer group Rygor Commercials has supplied three new-generation Mercedes-Benz Arocs 2630Ks equipped with an Econ body and MirrorCam technology instead of conventional mirrors. Rygor will deliver three trucks more before the end of the year.
Sid Sadique launches a rising star in the North
Prominent national entrepreneur Sid Sadique has stepped up to relaunch Mercedes-Benz dealership Roanza Truck & Van as eStar Truck & Van, which will also become the first Electra Commercial Vehicles authorised dealership.
Copeland Borough Council urges residents to keep green with smart vehicle messages
Copeland Borough Council and Roadvert have introduced the image of a whale in the deep blue sea in conjunction with the launch of Recycling Week.
Asphalt roads may be a larger source of air pollution than cars, study finds
Asphalt roads may be a larger source of air pollution than cars, study finds. Scientists have found a 300% increase in harmful particulates emitted from asphalt during hot weather. After study the effect of heat on samples of asphalt, scientists…
Dennis Eagle RCVs delivered to Southampton City Council
Nine Dennis Eagle diesel RCVs have been delivered to Southampton City Council in line with the goals of its Green City Charter.
The council ordered seven Elite 6×2 rear-steer vehicles with Olympus 21m3 bodies fitted with Terberg OmniTRADE bin lifts and two Elite 4×2 narrow vehicles with Olympus 10m3 bodies and Terberg OmniDEL Electric bin lifts.