2+ day, 14+ hour ago   (523+ words) Under the latest phase of the scheme, eligible Scottish haulage SMEs can access funding of up to £15,000 to commission an independent fleet decarbonisation assessment. The resulting report examines current operations, vehicle usage, routes, energy requirements, charging or refuelling infrastructure, grid…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago   (547+ words) Frozen seafood distributor Nortrade has expanded its delivery fleet with four new Volvo FE 4×2 18-tonne rigid trucks, replacing vehicles from a rival manufacturer after the strong performance of a previously operated Volvo FM. The new additions will support the Kent-based…...

4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (634+ words) The UK’s transition to zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) is being held back by a shortage of electric vans, according to new research from automotive intelligence specialist JATO Dynamics, which warns that the light commercial vehicle (LCV) market remains the biggest weakness…...

4+ day, 15+ hour ago   (285+ words) New research from Cenex has highlighted how smart energy hubs combining solar generation, battery energy storage and bidirectional electric vehicle (EV) charging could help fleet operators accelerate electrification while reducing energy costs and overcoming grid capacity constraints. Published through the…...

4+ day, 15+ hour ago   (560+ words) Independent vehicle rental and fleet management specialist Your Vehicle Rental has strengthened its leadership team after a successful first year in business, appointing industry veteran Marc McLoughlin to its board. Your Vehicle Rental (YVR), based at Brockhall Business Centre in…...

5+ day, 14+ hour ago   (524+ words) The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has called on new Prime Minister Andy Burnham to make the UK automotive sector a central pillar of his government’s economic growth agenda, warning that a widening skills gap is becoming a significant road…...

6+ day, 16+ hour ago   (299+ words) E-Training World has launched a new driver training module providing essential education on the effective use of Tachographs and the safe implementation of Driver Hours regulations. The training is designed for new HGV Drivers, drivers returning to the industry, as…...

6+ day, 16+ hour ago   (199+ words) EnerSys, a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications and manufacturer of ODYSSEY® batteries, will demonstrate how smart battery monitoring can help fleet operators cut unplanned downtime at Automechanika Frankfurt, taking place from 8 to 12 September. The full ODYSSEY…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (543+ words) Ipswich-based CP Transportation Services has recorded fuel economy of up to 11.9mpg after introducing the Volvo FH Aero to its fleet, highlighting the benefits of the truck’s aerodynamic design and fuel-saving technology. The company added its first two Volvo FH Aero…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (210+ words) Viasat has successfully demonstrated the automotive industry’s first satellite voice calls fully integrated into a BMW Group vehicle platform, marking a major milestone in the development of satellite connectivity for connected cars. For the first time, the technology has been…...