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Renault Trucks at RWM Expo 2024: underscores commitment to sector decarbonisation

Underscoring its commitment to accelerate the decarbonisation of waste and recycling transport, Renault Trucks is returning to the Resource & Waste Management Expo (RWM) on 11- 12 September 2024 at the NEC with an all-electric lineup to meet net-zero targets…

ICEBreaker Hydrogen HGV offers new engineering approach to zero-emissions technologies

Project ICEBreaker, delivered by a consortium of leading British engineering companies, has unveiled a fully configured hydrogen fuel cell HGV truck. It answers many of the key design and development questions faced by the automotive industry as it prepares the…

Eurowag launches first CRT-focused EV Charging Service to drive forward truck electrification 

Eurowag is transforming the electrification of commercial fleets as the first CRT-focused eMobility Service Provider (eMSP). Eurowag’s new comprehensive offering includes charging as a Service and network development, providing access to all major Charge Point Operators (CPOs) across Europe.  Designed…

Lanes Group Boosts Driver Engagement and Improves Safety Scores by 72% in Eight Months with Samsara

The UK’s largest provider of wastewater solutions, Lanes Group, has vastly improved the safety of its fleet operations by implementing AI solutions from Samsara, the pioneer of the Connected Operations Cloud. Samsara’s technology enabled Lanes Group to identify high-risk areas and…

Australian fleet invests in concrete mixer trucks with fully automatic transmissions to address driver shortages 

Holcim Australia, a leading supplier of aggregates, concrete, and precast concrete products, has transitioned a significant portion of its fleet of concrete mixers to fully automatic transmissions to rapidly expand its potential driver pool.  With a driver shortage impacting vital Australian business sectors such…

Magirus and KARBA announce strategic partnership in Turkey and Northern Cyprus 

Magirus, the global market leader in turntable ladders, grants the distribution rights in Turkey to KARBA OTOMOTIV ANONIM SIRKETI (KARBA), the market leader with over 30 years of experience in the production of municipal and firefighting vehicles. This cooperation is…

idVerde turns to electric power from Aebi Schmidt to meet new Olympic Park contract

idVerde, a grounds maintenance provider, employs an all-electric eSwingo from Aebi Schmidt as part of a new contract to reduce carbon emissions at the 560-acre Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. The Olympic Park, home to the 2012 London Olympic Games, attracts…

New electric refuse vehicle starts to collect waste in North Northants on contract hire from SFS

A new all-electric 27-tonne refuse vehicle is now collecting waste and recycling from North Northamptonshire residents. The Dennis Eagle eCollect is quieter than traditional refuse trucks and has zero local emissions. It will reduce the council’s carbon footprint, saving 60,000…

Second set of new vehicle lifts for East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service

East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service has upgraded its vehicle lifting capabilities by acquiring mobile column lifts from Stertil-Koni, a manufacturer of heavy-duty vehicle lifting solutions. Serving East Sussex and Brighton and Hove City, East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service…

New Ziegler SLF for the Krommenie fire department in the Zaanstreek-Waterland safety region 

On July 29, 2024, the Krommenie fire department in the Dutch safety region Zaanstreek-Waterland received a new foam firefighting vehicle from Ziegler Brandweertechniek BV. The vehicle is based on a 4-axle Mercedes-Benz Arocs 8×4/4 chassis with an engine output of…

Fleet owners warned as new data reveals almost a quarter don’t take security measures 

Almost a quarter of businesses with fleet insurance have admitted they lack specific security or anti-theft measures, prompting a warning from commercial insurer NFU Mutual. New research* from the fleet insurer shows that 23% of those surveyed said they haven’t…

TIP Group and P&O Ferrymaster undertake extensive fleet refurbishment strategy to reduce CO2 emissions

Through a comprehensive refurbishment process, TIP Group has embarked on a project to enhance the lifespan and reduce the carbon footprint of 304 curtain-sider trailers in P&O Ferrymasters’ fleet. P&O Ferrymasters is a leading pan-European ferry and logistics group committed…

Dynamon announces eFREIGHT 2030 trial to be the ultimate test for electric HGVs 

 According to Dynamon, the planning software provider for the newly launched eFREIGHT 2030 trial, a consortium that aims to put electric HGVs with the correct infrastructure on the road, these types of vehicles will be pushed to their limit and…

Hills’ move to HVO will reduce emissions by up to 90%

Hills Waste Solutions has transitioned its Bristol HGV fleet from diesel to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO). This move will reduce the waste management provider’s fuel-related carbon (CO2) emissions by up to 90%. Nathan Carr, Hills Waste Solutions’ Divisional Fleet Manager,…

Fiveways Group secures extended contract with Broxbourne Council

Fiveways Group, a municipal and commercial vehicle hire solutions provider, has resigned its contract hire agreement with Broxbourne Council. Fiveways has held this contract since 2017. The new lease will commence on 1 November 2024 and extends over five years,…

The road safety challenge

As a precursor to Fleet Vision International ‒ THE SHOW, FVI hosted an international road safety session with the City of London Corporation, NYC DCAS, and Together for Safer Roads at the City of London’s offices at Walbrook Wharf on…

Electrify the streets

Bucher Municipal’s General Manager, Graham Howlett, tells Fleet Vision International that electric street sweepers are critical to the industry’s sustainable revolution. In the global pursuit of sustainability, every sector must play its part in reducing its environmental impact and embracing…

Iveco Driveaway programme goes electric with the addition of new eDaily

Iveco has extended its Driveaway programme to include the Iveco eDaily for operators looking to go electric in their operations. Equipped with the modular battery system of the Iveco eDaily and specially selected lightweight Brit-Tipp bodywork, the ‘ready-built’ two-battery vehicles…

Tootbus set to unveil end-to-end renewable power for its electric fleet through new VEV solar panel project in Wandsworth

Tootbus, the world’s first low-emissions sightseeing bus company, has approved installing roof-mounted solar panels on its Wandsworth depot, collaborating with electric fleet solutions provider VEV. This project will power the existing electric fleet with 100% end-to-end renewable power, providing 65,000kwh…

£1.8 million Government boost for innovation to decarbonise freight

The UK government has released £1.8 million in funding to accelerate the development of more efficient, sustainable, and smarter deliveries, helping to decarbonise freight in the UK. Roads Minister Guy Opperman is launching the third year of the £7 million Freight…

XPO Logistics to roll out 160 new Shared User network vehicles in UK in next four months 

XPO, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions across Europe, will roll out 160 new rigid vehicles in its Shared User network in the United Kingdom (UK) over the next four months.  The new vehicles are fitted with…

Marking 5,000 Electric Vehicles in NYC’s Fleet, DCAS and NYC Public Schools Release Animated Educational Video ‘Batteries Included’

This spring, NYC surpassed the 5,000 mark in plug-in electric vehicles with a new order of Chevy Bolts. DCAS is the US’s largest adopter of the Bolt, with more than 1,000 in operation today, writes Keith Kerman, the Chief Fleet…

Dennis Eagle joins Together for Safer Roads to improve fleet safety 

Together for Safer Roads (TSR), a US non-governmental organisation dedicated to advancing road safety through cross-sector collaboration and technological innovation has announced Dennis Eagle as its newest member.  Dennis Eagle, a global supplier of refuse collection vehicles and a pioneer…

XPO Logistics expands into use of HVO and electric-powered vehicles 

XPO, a provider of sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions across Europe, has successfully deployed hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) and electric-powered vehicles within its 4PL and transport control tower operations.  HVO and electric-powered vehicle trials were initially implemented across test routes comprising…

Serco Group trials electric recycling and refuse vehicles in three Hampshire districts with VEV and RVS

VEV, the e-fleet solutions provider backed by Vitol—a world leader in the energy sector—launched a collaboration with Serco and RVS, public service providers, to pilot electric recycling and waste collection vehicles in Basingstoke, Deane, Hart, and Rushmoor.

Kent Thameside Fastrack contract extended for 15 years

Kent County Council (KCC) has signed a 15-year contract to continue the Kent Thameside Fastrack service, which will provide a reliable all-electric service within the next year. From November 2024 to April 2025, a fleet of 28 clean-energy, fully electric…

Simplifying the transition

Fleet managers transitioning large fleets of internal combustion engine vehicles to electric must manage the large-scale installation of varied charging infrastructure, often across multiple sites, while juggling operational requirements. Karolina Younger from Jumptech explains how electrification management platforms can help simplify and speed up EV infrastructure installations for fleet managers.

Homes powered by RCVs

Veolia has completed a pioneering vehicle-to-grid trial in the UK using RCVs as a flexible energy source. FVI reports. At Veolia’s Deep Dive Energy Event in London in January, the company unveiled its V2G innovation to enable RCVs to power UK homes…

Fleet powered by waste

Westminster City Council and Veolia UK have rolled out the UK’s largest electric refuse collection fleet powered by an energy-from-waste facility—a world first for the local authority municipal fleet industry. Fleet Vision International met the council’s Waste & Recycling Manager, Jarno Stet,…

Simpler recycling – or is it?

As English waste collectors adapt to reforms in household and business collections, Chris Snelson, Fleet and Asset Director for NRG Riverside, talks to FVI about the impact this has had on the company’s waste operator customer base and the surge in demand…

Demand is up for the perfect food waste takeaway

Ahead of the release of the UK Government’s capital funding for food waste collection vehicles, Paul Brown, Aftersales Director for Hillend Engineering, tells FVI what the industry is doing to prepare for the implementation of the weekly food waste collections and how…

London Gatwick cuts its vehicle (Scope 1) emissions by 90% after swapping diesel for HVO 

London Gatwick has reduced carbon emissions from diesel vehicles by 90% by swapping Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) fuel. The switch means London Gatwick will save more than 950 tonnes of carbon emissions annually.  HVO is a low-carbon biofuel made from…

Fleet Vision International – THE SHOW returns

Fleet Vision International –THE SHOW is back at the Guildhall on April 11 2024, and it’s bigger and better than ever. Have you registered to attend? Fleet Vision International – THE SHOW is an unmissable event for the international fleet…

Finding an electric niche

Agile electric and hydrogen vehicle manufacturer Electra Commercial Vehicles is thriving in a tumultuous sustainable transport market, and this is down to a business model that prioritises responsiveness, fast turnaround, and the highest quality products, MD Ben Smith tells Ann-Marie Knegt.…

New Dynamon ZERO feature calculates and compares TCO for electric and ICE vehicles

Fleets can now calculate and compare the total cost of ownership for petrol, diesel and electric vehicles using Dynamon’s new Financial Planner feature. A major new update to its award-winning ZERO software, Financial Planner automatically pulls together the critical pieces…

First US Intelligent Speed Assist Legislation passed, supported by FIA Foundation

The first-ever US legislation to mandate Intelligent Speed Assist (ISA) for repeat speeding drivers has been passed in Washington, DC, following intensive advocacy by Families for Safe Streets, supported by the FIA Foundation. The US capital’s legislation, the Act for ‘Strengthening…

Lunaz achieves five-star DVS rating

Lunaz begins 2024 in a position to continue its journey towards producing 1,100 upcycled electric vehicles (UEVs) a year, with confirmation that its upcycled refuse trucks achieve the highest five-star Direct Vision Standard (DVS) rating for driver visibility. The DVS…

Haller Benelux acquires Geesinknorba collateral

Zoeller Group announced that it acquired the collateral of Geesinknorba in the Netherlands on January 1, 2024. This move means that Zoeller Group won’t just take over the production location in Emmeloord but also the service locations in Amsterdam and Rijnmond/Vlaardingen. …

Southampton City Council acquires six Faun Zoeller RCVs via the TPPL & NEPO HGV framework agreement

Southampton City Council has improved its fleet’s versatility by purchasing six Faun Zoeller Micro HG refuse collection vehicles via the TPPL & NEPO HGV and Specialist Vehicle Framework Agreement. The versatility of fleet vehicles is increasingly essential in refuse collection…

Scania’s new biogas engines: Going greener with 5% fuel savings

Scania’s new biogas engines are now paired with two-thirds of the successful Super-based powertrain. The harmonised trio – the new biogas engines plus the G25 gearboxes and axles from the diesel sibling – have achieved fuel savings of 5% in…

Goodyear and TNO enable safer mobility with tire intelligence

Integrating tire intelligence powered by Goodyear SightLine into advanced anti-lock brake systems has the potential to reduce stopping distance by nearly six feet. The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, a leader in connected mobility, and TNO, a Dutch research organisation,…

Allstar signs EV partnership with DPD to accelerate fleet decarbonisation plans

Allstar, one of the UK’s leading electric vehicle (EV), fuel, and business expense payment providers, has partnered with DPD. The agreement supports the business’s plans to achieve a net zero carbon footprint by 2040, and it will be delivered through…

SoftBank Corp invests in Cubic Telecom to pioneer the future of software-defined connected vehicles and IoT assets globally

SoftBank Corp, a telecommunications and IT operator headquartered in Tokyo, and Cubic Telecom, a global provider of software-defined connected vehicle solutions headquartered in Dublin, have announced they signed a definitive agreement whereby SoftBank will invest approximately 473 million Euros in…

Clean options for long-distance haulage: Horizon Europe guarantee

Supported through a Horizon Europe guarantee grant, Electra Commercial Vehicles and the University of Surrey will be helping heavy-duty vehicles travel further and more sustainably. If European countries are to meet their net zero targets, we must reduce emissions from…

Westminster City Council and Veolia win the EVIE Fleet Electrification Strategy of the Year award

Westminster City Council, in partnership with Veolia, received recognition at the Electric Vehicle and Innovation Awards (EVIEs) 2023 for the successful launch of their Landmann Way depot. This initiative transforms waste to power a fleet of 54 electric vehicles. The…

InfraFleet, in partnership with AJC, launches the first 100% electric off-grid welfare cabin

InfraFleet, the specialist in rental and leasing of sustainable construction equipment, has announced that it has launched the first 100% zero-emission, electric, off-grid mobile welfare cabin, the E-Smart 22.9.  Developed in partnership with UK manufacturer AJC Easy Cabin, the E-Smart is…

Iceland Foods to reduce home delivery emissions by 1.6 thousand tonnes 

Iceland, the UK’s leader in frozen food, operating nearly 1,000 stores across the country, is set to cut CO2 emissions by more than 1,600 metric tonnes this year thanks to the introduction of cutting-edge, in-cab driver coaching technology, which combines…

IVECO X-Way trucks join Biffa’s bulk carrier fleet 

Sustainable waste management company Biffa has taken delivery of four new IVECO X-Way trucks to support its fleet of over 3,000 vehicles.  The four new IVECO X-Ways (AD360X42Z OFF) are joining the Biffa fleet as bulk carriers.  Biffa maintains around…

Vanaways lays the groundwork for MacDonald Surfacing fleet replacement

Redditch-based tarmac contractor MacDonald Surfacing has embarked on an ambitious fleet renewal programme with support from vehicle supplier Vanaways. MacDonald has now taken delivery of ten Ford Transit tippers and a trio of Nissan Navara pickups from independent broker Vanaways.…

Parts availability and technician shortages improving in 2023, according to r2c vehicle off-road data

Parts availability and technician shortages, the two issues that have plagued commercial fleets and repairers for the last three years, have improved in 2023, as shown by the r2c vehicle off-road (VOR) data. r2c’s system allows fleets and workshops to…

Volvo FH becomes the first electric Truck of the Year 

Volvo Trucks has scooped a prestigious industry award for its Volvo FH Electric, becoming the first-ever electric truck named International Truck of the Year.    In explaining the decision, the jury praised the electric truck’s performance, seamless acceleration, quietness, and…

Bedford Borough Council opts for electric sweepers from Aebi Schmidt to help meet green targets

Bedford Borough Council has switched from diesel to electric power to help cut its carbon footprint with four new eSwingo compact sweepers from Aebi Schmidt. The all-electric, silent-operating eSwingos replace four existing diesel models on a like-for-like basis and operate…

UK policy and early movers can play a significant role in unleashing finance to decarbonise the UK freight transport sector

Efforts should be directed towards whole freight system analysis capability, co-created roadmaps and ports as decarbonisation hubs to help the freight transport sector’s transition. The end-of-project report released today by the Decarbonising UK Freight Transport (DUKFT) Network suggests several ways…

Teignbridge Council orders new fleet from SFS

SFS is delivering a new fleet of 56 vehicles to Teignbridge District Council in Spring 2024 as part of the council’s ongoing contract hire agreement with the fleet and workshop management company. The 56-vehicle fleet includes: SFS, celebrating its 30th…

Essex Bulk Services enhances sustainability with Mission Zero accreditation

Family-run transport business with a fleet of 122 vehicles, Essex Bulk Services Ltd (EBS), has completed the Advanced Sustainability Accreditation with Mission Zero, a quality standard for the fleet sector. EBS recognises that Sustainability in the transport sector impacts more than simply emission…

Gebrüder Weiss sends a solar-powered truck to the world’s highest volcano

The Gebrüder Weiss, a Swiss logistics company, is the official partner of the Peak Evolution Team. Together, they want to move a solar-powered truck to an altitude of 6,893 meters, a world record. The world’s highest volcano, a team trying…

EPIC Media Group announces successor

Leading vehicle graphics firm EPIC Media Group has announced that GRS Fleet Graphics, part of the Tosca Capital Group, will be the successor to continue the business’s growth trajectory by providing greater operational capacity, excellent customer service and nationwide coverage…

CTS Hire appoints Matt Lewis

Municipal vehicle hire company CTS Hire has appointed Matt Lewis as its new Head of Vehicle Rental.  With over 25 years of experience in vehicle leasing gained across various industries, including logistics and distribution, Matt has worked on ‘both sides…

Biffa places order to convert ten diesel RCVs to electric with Lunaz

Biffa has placed an initial order with Lunaz to convert ten of its diesel RCVs to clean-air electric powertrains, supporting its commitment to reduce emissions by 50% by 2030 – building on a 70% reduction in emissions since 2002 –…

Renault Trucks releases its first eRCV low-entry cab with bus door at RWM Expo 2023 

Renault Trucks launched the new 26-tonne E-Tech D Wide 6×2 low-entry cab with a bus-style folding door and low step height for ease of entry and exit, reducing strain and fatigue for crews on demanding multi-stop urban cycles at RWM…

Scania to test solar-powered truck on public roads

Scania is trialling solar power technology on public roads as part of a two-year research collaboration with Uppsala University, Eksjö Maskin & Truck, Midsummer, Ernsts Express and Dalakraft. The 560hp plug-in hybrid truck has been coupled to an 18m trailer…

Pailton Engineering to build collapsible steering column for lightweight vehicles 

Steering system manufacturer Pailton Engineering will design and build a new steering column for lightweight delivery vehicles. The column will satisfy a growing demand for components that are optimised for lightweight vehicles, particularly last-mile delivery vehicles. This product represents a significant…

Fleet Vision International Summer 2023 has been published

Fleet Vision International, Summer 2023, is out now. Read your free copy here. What can you read in this issue? Comment Many operators are now looking at HVO, BioGas and even electric. News Element 2 partners with Radius; Tata gigafactory…

Veolia trial demonstrates significant savings for CO2 emissions from yellow plant

The latest trials on yellow plant by resource management company Veolia have demonstrated the potential to make significant carbon savings of 58% across its fleet of over 660 site-based machines. By working with vehicle manufacturers to optimise vehicle settings, training…

bp invests £4m in fleet optimisation software provider Dynamon and announces commercial agreement

bp ventures has invested £4 million in Dynamon, a UK-based software company specialising in developing advanced data analytics and simulation tools for commercial transport and logistics companies. The funding forms part of Dynamon’s Series A round, being raised to fully…

Basildon Council and NRG Riverside roll out the first fully electric food waste collection fleet in the UK

NRG Riverside, the contract hire and fleet solutions provider, has delivered seven fully electric food waste trucks to Basildon Borough Council as part of an innovative contract hire agreement with full service and maintenance provision, saving the local authority over…

Vision Techniques provides the latest safety equipment for Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

The new VT Banksman Auto Braking 77ghz Radar has taken safety to the next level by warning about dangers and completely removing the risk of collision accidents for Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council. If the radar detects something in its…

Dunelm switches to gas and electric delivery vehicles

Dunelm, the homewares retailer, has invested in ten new delivery vehicles powered by natural gas (BIO-CNG)and electricity to reduce the carbon footprint of its transport fleet and the business.  More than 50% of Dunelm’s operations (Scope 1) carbon emissions are…

Westminster Council reveals UK’s largest electric waste collection fleet – powered by waste

Westminster City Council and Veolia have rolled out the UK’s largest electric refuse collection fleet. The vehicles are the next generation in the development of electric RCVs. They will deliver a cleaner and quieter service powered directly by energy generated…

NRG Riverside awarded eight-year contract-hire agreement by Urbaser

NRG Riverside has been awarded an initial eight-year contract-hire agreement to supply 40 vehicles with complete repair and maintenance support by Urbaser.  The arrangement will see NRG Riverside supplying the latest Dennis Eagle Olympus Rear Steer RCVs with Terberg Matec…

International road safety collaboration round table

Road safety is a challenge that requires a collaborative solution that recognises that policy does not develop in a vacuum, that drivers need both training and support and that, done right, safety policies can also be sustainability policies, agreed participants…

SFS awarded new 7-year contract hire agreement by North Northamptonshire Council

North Northamptonshire Council has awarded a 7-year contract to Specialist Fleet Services (SFS) for providing and maintaining circa 45 vehicles.   The contract commenced on 1 April, and some new vehicles – 10 x 26 tonne Dennis Eagle refuse vehicles fitted…

Enfield Council adopts AI video telematics for its electric refuse vehicle

Enfield Council has partnered with VisionTrack to develop an AI-powered vehicle camera solution for its first fully electric refuse collection vehicle (RCV).  Enfield Council and Renault Trucks have specially designed the Renault E-Tech D Wide 26-tonne truck to create the most advanced…

Electra reveals ambitious plans for temperature-controlled BEV with 800km range on a single charge

Electra Commercial Vehicles has won funding from the European Horizon 2022 framework to build a long-haul 40-tonne temperature-controlled drawbar battery electric vehicle as part of the Escalate Project. Escalate is a pan-European 37-member consortium from 13 countries, coordinated by FEV…

Green workshop concepts

Paris Apollon, Director of Fleet Services NYC Department of Environmental Protection, said sustainability goes beyond vehicles at Fleet Vision International – THE SHOW on April 27, 2023. It takes in practices, equipment and infrastructure, all as important as the vehicles.…

JET2 Holidays chooses Stertil Koni’s Earthlift for operations at Manchester Airport  

Stertil Koni has recently provided a set of 8.5-tonne Earthlift electro-hydraulic mobile column lifts and a 5.5-tonne 2-Post lift to facilitate the vehicle lifting operations for Jet2 Holidays at their base at Manchester Airport. In conceiving the Earthlift, Stertil Koni set out…

Cleaner roads are greener roads

With road dust accounting for up to 10% of particulate matter pollution in urban areas, road sweeping is a low-tech, efficient and affordable solution for improving UK air quality, writes Ben Williams from Bucher Municipal. Air pollution is a significant environmental…

Contract extension for SFS

Spelthorne Borough Council has extended its contract with SFS for another seven years, including maintenance, to replace the council’s current waste, recycling, and street cleansing fleet.  This is the second contract award by the council to Specialist Fleet Services, and…

Element 2 and Anglian Water partner to provide hydrogen for fuel cell vehicles in the UK

As a UK first, Element 2, a UK hydrogen infrastructure business, will purchase hydrogen produced by a new electrolyser using wastewater at Anglian Water’s Milton Road Cambridge water recycling site and supply it to hydrogen vehicles this summer. Producing green…

Applied Driving and VisionTrack join forces to create safe driving solution

Applied Driving has teamed up with VisionTrack, a creator of AI video telematics and connected vehicle data, to develop a video-enabled safe driving solution.  The companies will bring the benefits of automated risk reduction together, 360-degree vision and cloud-based video…

Electra launches the UK’s first compact 12.5-tonne electric zero-emission waste fleet platform

Electra Commercial Vehicles, the zero-emissions OEM based in Lancashire, has launched its all-new, 12.5-tonne eCargo, electric waste vehicle platform.   These electric vehicles are the first in the industry in their weight class in the UK. They have been designed with…

VisionTrack joins Together for Safer Roads Board in a stand against the global road safety crisis

VisionTrack, a leading provider of AI video telematics and connected vehicle data, is taking a significant new role in the fight against worldwide road deaths and injuries. CEO Simon Marsh, and President of Global Sales, Richard Kent have been appointed…

Lewes District Council adopts fleet efficiency and safety products from Vision Techniques 

Lewes District Council has commissioned Vision Techniques to install a range of road safety products, including VT Solar and the 3D overview system, across its 40 waste management vehicles.  VT Solar applies ultra-thin solar panels to a vehicle roof, with…

NRG Riverside supplies compact sweepers on contract hire to Sunderland City Council

NRG Riverside, the contract hire and fleet solutions provider, has delivered 12 new compact sweepers from Hako Machines on full contract hire with a maintenance agreement to Sunderland City Council. NRG Riverside delivered the sweepers to Sunderland on time for…

NRG Riverside invests in new Manchester flagship depot

National hire and fleet solutions company NRG Riverside has opened a new depot for light and heavy commercial vehicle maintenance and hire in the heart of Trafford Park, providing 24-hour workshop facilities for new and existing customers. NRG Riverside has…

Fleet Vision International – THE SHOW 2023

Fleet Vision International – THE SHOW announces a world-class speaker and exhibitor line-up celebrating the world’s foremost innovations in fleet and emissions reduction technology, including keynote speakers from BP, the John Lewis Partnership, and the City of Seattle.  View the…

Islington Council adds eSwingo to its fleet 

Islington Council has taken on an all-electric eSwingo compact sweeper from Aebi Schmidt for its growing electric fleet. The Council declared a climate emergency in June 2019, recognising the need to reduce carbon emissions and a pledge was made to…

Essex County Council takes delivery of new fleet from NRG Riverside

NRG Riverside recently supplied sixteen hook loaders and eleven trailers to Essex County Council on a long-term contract hire basis, supported by a full maintenance programme from its Colchester workshop and depot.  After moving its recycling centres and waste transfer…

World’s first hydrogen-powered digger set to drive on UK roads

The world’s first digger, powered by a hydrogen combustion engine, will soon be on UK roads and building sites following recent government approval, helping to decarbonise the UK’s construction industry. The UK government has given special dispensation, under a vehicle…

30-year-old company gets 500-year accolade

CMS SupaTrak, the integrated fleet intelligence solutions specialist and Founder of the Westminster Commission for Road Air Quality, has joined the Worshipful Company of Carmen as the first corporate member in 500 years of its existence. This pioneering move will…

Visiontrack launches AI-powered video analysis to improve road safety

VisionTrack, the AI video telematics and connected fleet data specialist, has introduced a new sophisticated AI-powered post-analysis solution. NARA (Notification, Analysis and Risk Assessment) will revolutionise how vehicle camera footage is assessed and help vehicle operators dramatically reduce road deaths…

Electra’s refrigerated 19-tonne hydrogen truck completes successful zero emissions trial with major UK supermarket Sainsbury’s

Electra’s first refrigerated hydrogen truck has successfully completed a three-month trial with major UK supermarket chain Sainsbury’s. The 19-tonne zero-emission Electra eCargo FCEV truck travelled a typical round trip of 208 miles from Sainsbury’s depot in Sherburn-on-Elmet to Newcastle and…

TITAN AVIATION and ELECTRA COMMERCIAL VEHICLES deliver a zero-emission electric airport refueller

TITAN AVIATION and ELECTRA COMMERCIAL VEHICLES have created the TITAN-eRR20 together, a state-of-the-art 100% electric refueller designed to reduce airport greenhouse gas emissions. This zero-emission refuelling truck will be shipped to and operate at an Irish Airport. The strategic partnership between…

Award-winning JCB Electric Mini celebrates big milestone

JCB’s double-award-winning electric mini excavator marked another significant milestone in its short history – the production of the 1,000th machine. JCB went into full production with the world’s first volume-produced all-electric mini excavator in 2019. Employees at JCB Compact Products…

Flexible sweeping all year round

Aebi Schmidt launched the Flexigo in 2019. Since then, the multi-functional and multi-seasonal compact sweeper has been widely adopted by local authorities, universities and contractors around the country reports Fleet Vision International. ‘The tremendous versatility of Aebi Schmidt’s Schmidt’s smallest sweeper, the…

Ford accelerates electric car production with UK Government support

UK Export Finance (UKEF) backing worth £600 million will help Ford to expand its electric vehicle production line and deliver on its 2035 net-zero plan. Ford has doubled its commitment to the UK as its European hub for electric vehicle…

Scania UK technician George Hinkley wins IMI’s 2022 Skills Heavy Vehicle Technology prize at the UK WorldSkills final 

Scania UK’s Apprentice of the Year, George Hinkley, has been named the winner of the Institute of the Motor Industry’s 2022 Skills competition.  The South Mimms-based technician beat tough competition to claim the top prize in the Heavy Vehicle Technology…

H&C Plant Hire invests in fleet of 20JCB backhoe loaders

A leading North-West plant hirer has invested in 20 powerful new JCB 3CX PRO backhoe loaders – hailing the latest model as ‘the best backhoe loader available’.  Manchester-based H&C Plant Hire operates siteMASTERS Nationwide Hire, which is dedicated to providing…

Consortium created to deliver ground-breaking clean air project in Bradford

Gas distributor Northern Gas Networks (NGN) has partnered with clean energy pioneers Hygen Energy Holdings (Hygen) and Ryze Hydrogen to work on an ambitious low-carbon hydrogen production and dispensing facility in the heart of Bradford. NGN, the gas distributor for…

Wrightbus secures £26 million government-backed support in global pursuit of green transport

UK Export Finance (UKEF) is providing a Northern Ireland-based bus manufacturer with an 80% guarantee on its major financing deal from Barclays. The government guarantee is on an £18 million Green Trade Loan and £8 million Green Bank Guarantee, allowing…

Fleets rack up more costs by drivers running vehicles on underinflated tyres 

ATS Euromaster reports that 12% of the vans and cars it sees under its fleet Mastercare programme run on below-pressure tyres.  The results, says the national tyre and maintenance provider, will increase running costs by 3-10% depending on the degree…

CILT survey reveals more than 75% of organisations are experiencing a driver shortage as the crisis continues

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport has published findings from a recent industry survey on the current driver shortage crisis.   More than three-quarters of respondents declared their organisation is experiencing a driver shortage, and more than three-quarters of respondents…

Electra Commercial Vehicles and Guest Truck & Van announce sales distribution agreement

Zero-emission HGV manufacturer Electra Commercial Vehicles and Guest Truck & Van have signed a sales distribution agreement, which sees Electra’s trucks becoming a standard element of the commercial vehicle distributor’s product offering. The arrangement ensures that as a dealership, Guest…

Vision Techniques installs safety equipment on UK’s first EV skip transporters

Waste recycling specialist Recycling Lives has installed Vision Techniques’ safety equipment on its new electric skip transporter trucks.  The two 19-tonne E-Tech DZE trucks were designed and developed in collaboration with Renault Trucks and mark the start of Recycling Lives’…

Mina and Lightfoot partner to launch EV charging fraud prevention solution

EV Payment experts Mina, and telematics, driver coaching tech, and rewards platform provider Lightfoot, have announced their partnership to stamp out EV charging fraud for businesses with electric fleets. Their partnership comes at the height of EV demand and as…

Scania’s new battery electric truck enables Swedish circular economy initiative  

A new heavy Scania battery-electric truck, capable of handling loads up to 64 tonnes, enables two Swedish companies to meet their sustainability ambitions. Forming part of the Pilot Series, designed to test the feasibility of battery electric vehicles in heavy…

Bradford bids to improve air quality with eCollect

As Bradford’s Clean Air Zone went into force, the first Dennis Eagle eCollect was put to work by Bradford Council after successfully trialling the all-electric vehicle earlier this year.  The council’s goals are to install an actual zero-emissions fleet of…

eSwingo electric sweeper wins award for Excellence in Innovation at RWM

Aebi Schmidt’s eSwingo all-electric compact sweeper has won the award for Excellence in Innovation at this year’s RWM and Let’s Recycle Awards, which were revealed ahead of the RWM and Let’s Recycle Live exhibition at Birmingham’s NEC. The eSwingo, which…

St Helens Council receives the first custom-built hydrogen fuel cell RCV

Faun Zoeller UK has delivered the UK’s first custom-built, hydrogen-fuelled waste collection vehicle to St Helens Borough Council.  The truck is now ready for its integration into the council’s fleet. This pioneering investment by St Helens Borough Council forms part…

Teignbridge District Council enters 20 year-relationship with SFS 

2022 marks the 20th year that Specialist Fleet Services (SFS) has been the fleet provider to Teignbridge District Council. The council has recently decided to extend the current contract hire arrangement for another three years.  Teignbridge awarded a third consecutive…

Fleetcor acquires Plugsurfing, a European electric vehicle solutions provider

Fleetcor Technologies, a global business payments company, announced the acquisition of Plugsurfing, a European electric vehicle software and network provider to vehicle OEMs, charge point operators (CPO), and fleets.

Nottingham City Council aims for carbon neutral target with seven new eSwingos 

Nottingham City Council has ordered seven fully electric eSwingo compact sweepers from Aebi Schmidt as it works towards its target of becoming the UK’s first carbon-neutral city. Nottingham City Council has set a deadline of 2028 to achieve its net…

Transport Minister and Mayor of Tees Valley witness hydrogen refuelling of the Electra eCargo FCEV

Trudy Harrison, Minister of State for Transport and Ben Houchen, Mayor of Tees Valley, were the first senior politicians in the country to see the live refuelling of Electra Commercial Vehicles’ 19-tonne hydrogen fuel cell temperature-controlled HGV at Teesside on…

HAKO appoints Cyril Johnston as distributor for Northern Ireland 

Hako Machines UK has assigned its Northern Irish distributorship to Cyril Johnston, one of the largest suppliers and distributors of garden machinery and leisure goods in the UK and Ireland. Cyril Johnston will now add Hako’s extensive range of sweepers…

Element 2 engages XPO Logistics to transport hydrogen to its UK network of hydrogen refuelling stations

Element 2, the UK’s leading hydrogen refuelling business, has announced an agreement with XPO Logistics, a leading provider of freight transportation services, to transport hydrogen to Element 2’s UK-wide network of hydrogen refuelling stations. Under the multi-year agreement, XPO will…

Biffa cuts fuel bills by specifying different axle ratios

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.

City of York tackles congestion and pollution with Alchera Technologies

York has become the first City in the UK to introduce city-wide real-time transport modelling to help ease congestion and pollution through its Smart Travel Evolution Programme (STEP). Phase one of the programme, which started earlier this year, involved improving…

Raising driving standards

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.

Overcoming range anxiety

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.

WCRAQ debate: the need for change

Air quality monitoring, the lack of investment in alternative fueling infrastructure, and the need for greater collaboration on procurement to enable local authorities to access funding were among the topics discussed at the first-ever WCRAQ air quality and emissions reduction debate at the Titanic Centre in Belfast on October 12, 2021.

Allison Transmission to present new fully electric axle in UK-manufactured fire truck

Allison Transmission, a designer and manufacturer of propulsion solutions for commercial vehicles, is introducing its new electric axle, Allison eGen Power, for fire and rescue vehicles at Interschutz 2022.

Editor’s blog – the challenge is urgent, but innovation is rapid

Fleet Vision International, Spring 2022, has been published.

Element 2 and Electra Commercial Vehicles agree exclusive working partnership

Element 2, the UK’s leading hydrogen refuelling business, has signed an exclusive partnership agreement with zero-emission vehicle provider Electra Commercial Vehicles to provide a supply of hydrogen gas and the associated refuelling infrastructure to Electra and its Fuel Cell vehicle customers.

Electra to show the first zero-emission refrigerated hydrogen HGV at the CV Show in a UK first

Electra Commercial Vehicles will be showcasing the first zero-emission refrigerated fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) in the UK during the CV Show at the Solomon stand – 5a46.

Major car manufacturers and industry coalition appeal to the EU to ensure all new cars and vans are zero emissions from 2035 

A broad cross-industry coalition, including Ford of Europe and Volvo Cars, is appealing to the EU to ensure all new cars and vans in Europe are zero-emission from 2035 and to establish mandatory charging infrastructure targets.

Study finds hydrogen with battery energy storage can deliver a zero-emission fire engine

Research conducted by ULEMCo, a hydrogen solutions provider, Oxfordshire County Council and Oxfordshire Fire Service has concluded that it is possible to create hydrogen battery-electric fire tenders.

Forest Green Rovers Football Club goes even greener with its first electric minibus

Forest Green Rovers, the world’s greenest football club, has partnered with Renault Trucks to support the club’s commitment to carbon neutrality and sustainable travel with its first 100% electric team minibus, a Renault Trucks Master E-Tech. 

The second RVS Dennis Twin Pack electric conversion hits the road in Islington

Refuse Vehicle Solutions (RVS) has successfully delivered the second electric conversion of a Dennis Eagle Twin Pack Refuse Collection vehicle to Islington Council. 

Exeter City Council adopts electric fleet

Exeter City Council will be taking delivery of three new electric refuse vehicles on a contract hire agreement from SFS. The trucks will ultimately be powered by renewable energy sources, to help the city achieve its target to become carbon neutral by 2030. 

JobTrak helps operators optimise fleet performance

CMS SupaTrak will exhibit and demonstrate its JobTrak in-cab route management solution at OWL Live Wales, held at Voco St Davids in Cardiff on March 31, 2022. The event will be hosted by the Chair of CIWM Wales, Brian Royson…

Fleet Vision International – THE SHOW preview

International case studies, the latest research, and practical examples of initiatives in action dominate the programme at the first Fleet Vision International – THE SHOW conference on April 13 2022. Ann-Marie Knegt reports.

CTS Hire celebrates its young talent – meet Robert Wiltshire

Work experience at a tank driving experience school sparked Robert Wiltshire’s interest in working on heavy vehicles and led him to pursue his dream job as an HGV Technician at CTS Hire. FVI interviews him about his experiences and his ambitions.

KEY CONSIDERATIONS FOR SELLING VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY

The industrial vehicle sector is an inspiring place to be right now. Manufacturers are pushing the pace of product development to harness the latest technologies to bring the vehicles and machinery of the future to market.

Fleet Vision International magazine Winter 2022 is out now!

eading stories on Fleet Vision International – THE SHOW, OWL Wales Live, international sweeper profile, NYPD fleet, hydrogen HGVs, a new cab for waste trucks, rebated fuel legislation update, new vehicle launches, international case studies, emissions reduction, transitional technology, air quality updates and science, news and comments, and much more.

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.

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. 

North East Lincolnshire celebrates local greenery with its newly wrapped RCV fleet

North East Lincolnshire Council has wrapped its new fleet of 10 recycling vehicles with epic scenes that celebrate the borough’s beaches, parks and green spaces. The fleet of 26-tonne Dennis Eagle Elite 6 with electric bin lifts are part of…

Granville Eco Park accelerates switch to biomethane in Northern Ireland

Granville Eco Park is accelerating the switch to cleaner fuelling and bio-methane fleets in Northern Ireland and championing the circular economy through its smart loops movement.

ULEMCo buys first hydrogen fuel cell module from Toyota Motor Corporation

MCo, the hydrogen fuel cell specialist has started developing with the FC fuel cell module from the Toyota Motor Corporation. It produces a range of optimised hydrogen fuel cell solutions for electric vehicle applications. As the first step, ULEMCo obtains a fuel cell for evaluation under the feasibility project HySPERT (Hydrogen Special Purpose Electric vehicle platform for Refuse collection and fire Trucks).

Announcing Fleet Vision International – THE SHOW!

ion International is delighted to announce the launch of Fleet Vision International – THE SHOW, the international conference and exhibition promoting excellence in frontline fleet and essential services, which will take place at the London Guildhall on February 4, 2022.

Fleet Vision International magazine Autumn 2021 is out now!

The sixth issue of the thought-leading publication for front-line fleet operations and essential services has been published. Read your copy today, and don’t hesitate to share it with colleagues. 

Southampton City Council keeps streets clean and quiet with the new eSwingo

ampton City Council sees electrifying results from its fleet of four new all-electric eSwingo compact sweepers from Aebi Schmidt UK. The sweepers are making a vital contribution to meeting the Council’s environmental objectives under its Greener City Charter.

Multevo launches the Hydrohog – the dual-fuel multi-purpose machine

Multevo, the highways and verge maintenance specialist, has developed the world’s first Hydrohog – the high performance and multi-purpose highway maintenance machine powered by diesel and hydrogen. Diesel is replaced by up to 40%, and this considerably reduces emissions. The…

Recycling Lives electrifies waste transport with UK’s first Z.E. skiploaders

K’s first two 100% electric 18-tonne D Wide Z.E. skip loaders. The OEM announced the new contract during the Freight in the City Expo 2021, on September 28, Alexandra Palace, London.  

Largest-ever retrofit order for Allison’s FuelSense 2.0 software creates Biffa huge fuel savings for its RCV fleet

Allison Transmission will retrofit FuelSense 2.0 software to 493 Dennis Eagle and Mercedes-Benz Econic trucks for leading waste management company Biffa. 

Competition winners to deliver the UK’s first hydrogen transport trials in Tees Valley

Hydrogen transport pilots in the Tees Valley area will establish the UK as a leader in the technology and propel us towards our net-zero goals, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announced on 7 August 2021, as he unveiled the winners of a £2.5 million R&D competition.

Government funding for hydrogen-fuelled fire trucks in Oxfordshire

ULEMCo, the hydrogen fuel specialist, has been awarded government funding with its partners to produce an optimised design for specialised hydrogen-fuelled vehicles. Working with Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) and its Fire and Rescue Service, ULEMCo will design the fuel cell…

Electra supplies the first two electric refuse collection vehicles for rural trials in Scotland

SP Energy Networks and Dumfries & Galloway Council are piloting the UK’s first two Electra fully electric refuse collection vehicles (RCVs) for rural applications.

Hino selects Allison fully automatic transmissions for new heavy-duty trucks in Australia

Allison Transmission Japan, a designer and manufacturer of conventional and electrified vehicle propulsion solutions, has announced that Allison 3000 Series and 4000 Series transmissions have been selected for the FS, FY and the new FH and FR models of Hino Motors’ HINO 700 Series heavy-duty trucks for the Australian market.

Go Plant Fleet Services supplies four Dennis Eagle RCVs to Hyndburn Borough Council

Following an open tender process via the Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation, Go Plant Fleet Services has recently delivered four new Dennis Eagle RCVs into Hyndburn Borough Council.  Hyndburn BC now has a fleet of ten high specification RCVs to service the…

Refuse Vehicle Solution Delivers the first electric conversion vehicle for Paper Round

Paper Round, part of BPR Group, has received its fully electric-conversion vehicle from Refuse Vehicle Solution (RVS). The company is committed to transforming the future of resource management, and the switch to electric refuse collection vehicle is a significant step in achieving this goal.

Islington takes delivery of first fully electric cage tippers

Islington Council has received the borough’s first fully electric cage tippers to electrify the Council’s fleet of vehicles further. The 7.5-tonne vehicles produce no exhaust emissions and help ensure that local people have cleaner, healthier air to breathe.

Reach your target audience with Fleet Vision International – your all-round quality marketing solution

Fleet Vision International (FVI), the magazine aimed at fleet, transport, and operational and workshop depot directors/managers who deal with sophisticated commercial fleets and frontline services, calls out for editorial contributions for our Autumn issue. You can be part of this and showcase your products and services in front of senior fleet officials.

Fleet Vision International Summer 2021, Q3 has been published

Fleet Vision International Summer 2021, Q3 has been published.

North Northants Council replaces waste and recycling fleet

The new unitary authority, North Northamptonshire Council, is updating its waste and recycling fleet with a vehicle replacement programme comprising over 110 vehicles.

Specialist Fleet Services (SFS) was awarded the contract to provide and maintain the vehicles and workshop management services. Previously, SFS worked for Kettering and Corby Borough Councils, both of which are now part of the newly formed North Northamptonshire Council and Wellingborough and East Northants Councils.

Identifying the right transition technologies for your fleet at OWL Midlands

Discover how transition technologies such as biofuels, additives and blends can help your operation reduce emissions without capital expenditure at OWL Midlands.

Electra signs MOU with Proton Power Systems for the production of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles

Electra Commercial Vehicles has signed an MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) with Proton Motor Power Systems, a producer of hydrogen fuel cells and electric hybrid systems with a zero-carbon footprint, to develop zero-emission fuel cell trucks in the UK and Ireland.…

An educational journey towards an electric future

OWL Midlands, held on July 8 at New Hall in Sutton Coldfield, will have the new ‘Dennis to the Rescue’ mobile classroom on show. Attendees will also discover the benefits of switching over to electric refuse collection vehicles.

Support grows for Mellor’s ‘big bus bias’ campaign

Following its criticism, earlier this month of the Department for Transport’s (DfT’s) latest round of restrictive funding for smaller size-appropriate zero-emissions buses, Rochdale-based bus manufacturer, Mellor, has received substantial backing for its ‘big bus bias’ campaign from industry bodies, charities…

Daimler Trucks begins rigorous testing of its hydrogen fuel-cell truck for long haul applications

Daimler Trucks focuses on hydrogen-powered fuel-cells for the electrification of its vehicles for flexible and demanding long-haul transport.

DriverMetrics publishes ‘Improving Driver Well-being: A Guide for Managers’

A new white paper authored by DriverMetrics Research Director, Dr Lisa Dorn, is designed to help managers understand key concepts around mental health and its impact in the workplace. In particular, it focuses on the effect that poor mental health has on driver behaviour and provides practical advice on managing and improving fleet safety.

NRG and RTR deliver the first Electra RCV in the South West to MJ Church

NRG Fleet Services and its hire division Riverside Truck Rental (RTR) have supplied Wiltshire-based waste disposal, plant hire and civil engineering company MJ Church with the first Electra fully-electric refuse collection truck in the South West. The RCV will save six tonnes of CO2 from going into the atmosphere each year, according to calculations from manufacturer Electra Commercial Vehicles.

Ford, Venari Group and NHS Essex develop vaccine Transit to reach vulnerable communities

The NHS in Essex has teamed up with Ford, Venari Group, and local community health leaders to roll out a vital initiative across Mid and South Essex, delivering COVID-19 vaccines to communities vulnerable to COVID-19 that might face barriers to accessing traditional healthcare services.

What Is Coming Up In FVI Summer 2021?

Fleet Vision International (FVI), the magazine aimed at fleet, transport, and operational and workshop depot directors/managers who deal with sophisticated commercial fleets and frontline services, is calling out for editorial contributions for our Summer issue. Every quarter, we send FVI…

Gangelt fire department takes delivery of the first new appliance with updated ALPAS superstructure

German firefighting manufacture Ziegler has delivered TLF 4000 tanker to the Gangelt fire department. This truck is the first to have the new ALPAS superstructure, and it features the new Z-Control operating system.

Isuzu cleans up with fleet deal for Dawsongroup Sweepers

Dawsongroup Sweepers has recently received ten new Isuzu 7.5-tonne RCV’s as part of its latest fleet upgrade and expansion programme.  Twenty new Isuzu 7.5-tonne tippers will follow this initial order, delivered later on in the year. As part of the…

CMS SupaTrak passes ISO 45001 certification and demonstrates its commitment to safety

Connected fleet specialist CMS Supatrak passed its ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management accreditation with flying colours. The telematics platform solutions provider reached through the audit without a single major or minor non-conformance.

Allison Transmission and Emergency One collaborate on electric axle integration for fire appliances

Allison Transmission, a designer and manufacturer of conventional, hybrid and electric vehicle propulsion solutions, in collaboration with Emergency One (UK), a UK manufacturer, service and support of fire and rescue vehicles, have announced a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

Ziegler wins international automotive design award

The German manufacturer of fire trucks, Ziegler, has won this year’s iF Design Award for the Z-Class, Z-Cab AiR, Z-Turret and ALPAS. The jury handed out the award in the discipline Product and the category Automobiles/vehicles. Z-Control of the latest…

Zero-emission trucks: industry and environmentalists call for binding targets for infrastructure

ruck makers and environmentalists have joined forces to push for the deployment of 11,000 charging points for electric trucks across the EU by 2025, rising to 42,000 by 2030. The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) and Transport & Environment (T&E) made this call to the European Commission in a joint letter.

Basque firefighting and rescue service invests in major vehicle upgrade

The Vizcaya Provincial Council in the Galicia province in Spain has invested seven million euros in its Fire Prevention, Firefighting and Rescue Service. Almost 25% of the existing fleet will be replaced by new trucks, enhancing efficiency and improving rapid response.