TWO NEW start businesses in the UK’s electric truck sector have come up short with Volta Trucks filing for bankruptcy and Tevva’s proposed merger with ElectraMeccanica over. Volta Trucks filed for bankruptcy in Sweden and […]
ToFLEET management software could become obligatory in the future as part of long-term regulatory trends, FleetCheck is suggesting. Managing director Peter Golding said: “Over the last few years, we’ve seen the DVSA stipulate that software […]
THERMO KING has started production of its latest single and multi-temperature T-1200R Whisper Pro refrigeration units. The units are available in diesel-powered or optional hybrid versions and are PIEK certified, meeting the latest noise regulations. […]
DYCE CARRIERS has opened a new merchandising store to celebrate their golden anniversary. From its humble beginnings as a small family-run business in Aberdeen, Dyce Carriers is now operating from four strategic bases across the […]
A £200m programme to roll out 370 zero emission trucks and 57 refuelling and electric charging sites across the country has been launched by the UK government, reports Carol Millett. The demonstrator programme will involve […]
SCOTTISH Transport Minister Fiona Hyslop recently chaired her first meeting of the A83 Taskforce, held in Lochgilphead. Members included local politicians, representatives of Argyll and Bute Council, community councils and business organisations, who were updated […]
NEW LAWS introduced into Parliament aims to put safety at the heart of the rollout of self-driving vehicle technology and position the UK as world-leaders of this £42bn industry. The new safety framework will ensure […]
KPMG has released its Net Zero Readiness Report providing an overview of the situation in 24 countries. It finds that despite a worldwide tripling of EV sales, the level of growth in the sector varies […]
The government’s longer semi-trailer (LST) trial has been extended by three months while discussions to reduce burdensome regulations continue, according to the RHA. The trial was due to end on 30 November but it will […]
DAF TRUCKS is ‘right behind’ the announcement of funding from the UK Government and Innovate UK for the Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator programme. DAF XD Electric and XF Electric tractor units will form […]
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