The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has named BMW Group UK Academy in Wokefield Park, Berkshire, the first IMI TechSafeTM Centre of Excellence. The prestigious inaugural award recognises the outstanding achievements of the BMW Academy in developing and promoting…
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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…
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…
Renault Trucks joins forces with World EV Day
World EV Day, which takes place on 9 September 2022, has appointed Renault Trucks as its electric commercial vehicle sector lead for World EV Day 2022.
Blackburn with Darwen Council initiates a £1.3m fleet replacement scheme
Blackburn with Darwen Council’s executive board has approved a £1.3m fleet replacement programme to replace ageing and hired vehicles.
Colson Transport receives new Volvo Tractor Unit
Colson Transport has put a new Volvo FH16 750 Globetrotter 6×4 tractor unit into service – handing the keys to one of the business’ longest serving drivers as recognition of his years of hard work.
Birmingham trials its first all-electric eCollect
Birmingham City Council is trialling its first eCollect to combat climate change and air pollution.
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.