Author: Declan OByrne

A truck that uses a cake ingredient as one of its key power sources will go on trial in the UK next year. Built by Chelmsford-based Tevva motors, the truck will feature an engine that runs on a form of glycerine, along with a range-extended battery pack. Tevva’s CEO, Asher Bennett, a former Israeli submarine

DAF Trucks has introduced a new range of multi-axle variants of its new CF and XF ranges. In line with the more conventional cabs, the new rigid trucks benefit from a fuel economy improvement of up to seven per cent, thanks to lightweight technology that has reduced the gross weight of the trucks’ chassis by

Bus operators and local authorities have been awarded a total of £11 million in funding from the Department for Transport (DfT) towards a new wave of low emission buses. The schemes, in in Bristol, York, Brighton, Surrey, Denbighshire and Wiltshire, are to share the funding pot, which will contribute to 153 cleaner buses as part

Gnewt Cargo, the UK’s largest all-electric fleet of urban delivery vehicles, has been acquired by national operator Menzies Distribution. The London-based company runs a fleet of over 100 electric vehicles in the city, and Menzies said the acquisition will give the operator a “stronger, cleaner presence in the London market”. Greg Michael, Menzies Managing Director,

This excellent feature on electric vehicles being big news at the moment appeared in SMMT’s TransportNews recently. It looks at the increased focus on reducing emissions in most of the world’s major cities. But one thing the general public may not realise is that the CV sector is a true pioneer of the technology of

Leading supplier of uPVC windows and doors, Camden Group added to its fleet with a head-turning Volvo FH-500. The flagship 4×2 tractor unit, which was purchased from Northern Ireland dealer, Dennison Commercials Ltd, will hold pride of place in Camden’s strong Volvo fleet. Dennison Commercials added to the already distinctive FH with multiple extras including

Global demand for UK-built vans, trucks, buses and coaches grows 11.6 per cent in first half of 2017, according to figures released today by SMMT. However, with Brexit issues very much in focus these days, the fact that a large majority (94.7%) of those vans are destined for European buyers, it is a cause of

Global retail giant Amazon has filed for a patent to incorporate drones in the roofs of its future delivery vehicles, prompting speculation that the company could be about to launch a new mobile autonomous delivery service. The company has already demonstrated drone deliveries in Cambridge city centre, and claims that its Amazon ‘Prime Air’ service

The Tech ’n’ Tools Van is currently supporting Motor Factors by visiting garages and workshops across the country, and helping equip technicians nationwide with tools that make their jobs quicker and easier. Showcasing over 200 tools, including the latest range of unique hand tools, lifting equipment and specialist products, Tech‘n’Tools partners with the industry’s leading

Global OE friction man​ufacturer, TMD Friction, has enhanced its brake parts look-up service for garages and factors with the introduction of Brakebook, an online and app-based portal, which enables users to search for brake products quickly and easily. The new and improved system now includes a vehicle registration look up, found underneath the vehicle application tab, which allows

The Irish Tyre Industry Association and Irish Tyre Wholesalers Association have jointly written to Denisd Naughten TD, Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment outlining their opposition to forthcoming waste compliance scheme. A copy of the letter is reproduced here: Denis Naughten T.D. Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment 29 – 31 Adelaide Road