Truck Manufacturers·3 min·31 May 2024eFREIGHT 2030 consortium announces founding members to shape the future of zero emissions HGVsThe eFREIGHT 2030 consortium, part of the UK Government’s Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator Programme funded by the Department for Transport in partnership with Innovate UK, today announced the founding members of the consortium that will shape the future of zero emission HGVs
Truck Manufacturers·3 min·31 May 2024Two new Volvo FH Electrics help drive down Fred Sherwood Transport's carbon footprintFred Sherwood Transport has taken delivery of two 44-tonne Volvo FH Electric 6x2 tractor units to improve the sustainability of its operations and help its customers reduce their environmental impact.
Truck Manufacturers·2 min·30 May 2024Carrier Transicold Showcases New Vector HE 17 at Road Transport Expo 2024Carrier Transicold will debut its new temperature-controlled trailer refrigeration unit, the Vector® HE 17, at Road Transport Expo 2024, marking the first time the product will be showcased in the UK.
Truck Manufacturers·3 min·29 May 2024Carrier Transicold Drives Increased Installation Capacity for Engineless Refrigeration UnitsCarrier Transicold has significantly increased its installation capability, skills and capacity in the UK to meet the growing demand for engineless refrigeration systems.
Truck Manufacturers·4 min·26 May 2024ENSURING SAFETY AND EFFICIENCY: 5 WHEEL INSTALLATION PITFALLS TO DODGE IN COMMERCIAL VEHICLESIn the bustling realm of commercial fleets, where efficiency and safety intertwine, every detail matters, right down to the wheels beneath the vehicles.
Truck Manufacturers·4 min·24 May 2024Ringway chooses unique fully electric five-star DVS-compliant Volvo FE for HounslowRingway Hounslow Highways has taken delivery of the UK highways sector’s first 26-tonne Volvo FE Electric 6x2 rigid featuring a tipper grab body and low entry cab, ensuring the vehicle is fully compliant with London’s five-star Direct Vision Standard (DVS) requirements.
Truck Manufacturers·2 min·23 May 2024MCCULLA TRANSPORT (IRELAND) LTD PARTNERS WITH HYDROGEN VEHICLE SYSTEMS (HVS) FOR GROUNDBREAKING HYDROGEN FUEL CELL TRUCK TRIALHydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS), the UK's first Hydrogen Fuel Cell truck OEM, has entered into a strategic collaboration with McCulla Transport (Ireland) Ltd (McCulla) to explore the integration of Hydrogen Fuel Cell HGVs into the McCulla fleet.
Truck Manufacturers·3 min·18 May 2024First Bus powers up Renault Trucks' electric truck tourFirst Bus provided electric charging to Renault Truck’s new flagship electric Heavy Goods Vehicle (eHGV) as it made its last UK stop of its European tour.
Truck Manufacturers·3 min·17 May 2024Knowles Logistics deploys electric truck trio on Princes contractKnowles Logistics is expanding its fleet of zero tailpipe emission electric trucks with the delivery of three Volvo FM Electric 4x2 tractor units.
Truck Manufacturers·3 min·16 May 2024SCHMITZ CARGOBULL INTRODUCES ITS ALL-ELECTRIC S.KOe COOL TO UK & IRELAND MARKETThe emission-free box body semi-trailer is the ideal sustainable solution for temperature-controlled transport
Truck Manufacturers·3 min·16 May 2024Volvo FM Electric - R Swain and SonsR Swain and Sons has put a new Volvo FM Electric 4x2 tractor unit into operation, working exclusively on its contract with CPI Books.
Truck Manufacturers·5 min·15 May 2024Electric Freightway starts rolling with first electric truck deliveriesElectrification is a massive unknown for hauliers, which is why making that first step shows both determination and a genuine desire to help tackle the climate emergency.
Truck Manufacturers·2 min·14 May 2024Go South Coast begins introduction of 44 new Alexander Dennis Enviro400 low-emission busesAlexander Dennis today announced that it has commenced this year’s delivery of 44 Enviro400 buses to Go South Coast, part of the Go-Ahead Group.
Truck Manufacturers·2 min·12 May 2024KMB launches Alexander Dennis Enviro500EV into Hong Kong service following completion of testing and certificationAlexander Dennis today announced that its customer The Kowloon Motor Bus Company (1933) Limited (KMB) has officially started passenger service of its Alexander Dennis Enviro500EV electric buses.
Truck Manufacturers·3 min·10 May 2024Volvo FM Electric helps R Swain and Sons turn new page for CPI Books' sustainability ambitionsR Swain and Sons has put a new Volvo FM Electric 4x2 tractor unit into operation, working exclusively on its contract with CPI Books.
Truck Manufacturers·3 min·9 May 2024BRIDGESTONE MOBILITY SOLUTIONS STEERING FLEETS TOWARDS HUGE SAVINGS AT ROAD TRANSPORT EXPOBridgestone Mobility Solutions are promising to steer commercial operators towards huge savings through its revolutionary package of fleet support - and are bringing their ‘lowest cost of ownership’ approach to life at Road Transport Expo 2024.
Truck Manufacturers·3 min·9 May 2024SCHMITZ CARGOBULL EXTENDS LONG-RUNNING PARTNERSHIP WITH MCCULLA IRELAND WITH DELIVERY OF 33 NEW FRIDGE TRAILERSMcCulla Ireland, the cold-chain storage and transport specialist, has bolstered its fleet with the addition of 33 new S.KO COOL SMART refrigerated semi-trailers.
Truck Manufacturers·4 min·9 May 2024Daimler Truck unveils battery electric autonomous Freightliner eCascadia technology demonstratorDaimler Truck has the clear goal to lead the transformation to sustainable transportation and to address the challenges of tomorrow.
Truck Manufacturers·3 min·9 May 2024Carbon pricing crucial to deliver on greening transport, Volvo boss saysThe implementation of the EU’s carbon pricing scheme for road transport is crucial to drive the business case for electric and hydrogen trucks, Martin Lundstedt, CEO of the Volvo Group, told Euractiv in an interview.
