A new Chinese-designed compact electric utility vehicle could be making its European debut after going into production in kit form in the USA. Called the Tropos METRO, the all-electric vehicle is built in a modular fashion on a separate chassis, which contains a lithium-ion battery. It is claimed to be one of the cheapest and
A flashing LED bicycle logo is one of the latest ways in which a company that helps operators communicate with vulnerable road users is aiming to protect two-wheeled commuters. As part of Sentinel Systems’ ‘Bike Hotspot’ package, the new LED sign is part of a system designed for operators to help promote cyclist safety and
With summer in full swing, Denso is updating its A/C Compressor range with 27 new part numbers to help workshops and distributors capitalise on the peak sales season. From July 2017, customers will be able to order the 27 new A/C Compressor part numbers, which have been consolidated to cover 55 OE references and 293
Speculating on the imminent government report into air quality, RHA chief executive Richard Burnett said: “We need to understand the detail before we can make a comprehensive comment. However, we are concerned that once again, the devil will be in the detail. “The industry is already taking action through the rapid up take of ultra-low
Volvo Bus has marked the arrival of its first right hand drive, full electric 7900e bus in the UK with a special ride and drive event. And it says that it can now bring our full electric and emission free bus to towns and cities across the UK & Ireland. The Volvo team was joined
The world’s first rigid truck to feature a Formula One-style Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS) has gone into service in the UK. The 12-tonne IVECO Eurocargo has joined the Fraikin rental fleet for use in urban areas, where the KERS system is claimed to offer significant fuel savings while cutting emissions. The KERS device was
The former Leyland DAF Trucks test facility in Lancashire has been taken over by Millbrook – the testing and validation company. The CSA Leyland Technical Centre is one of the world’s best known commercial vehicle testing and evaluation centres and is frequently used by heavy goods vehicle manufacturers to validate their new vehicles, as it
When replacing wipers, always remove the old wipers and then thoroughly clean the screen before fitting new ones. Pay particular attention to the top and bottom of the sweep areas as dirt collects here. If not cleaned, this dirt will immediately contaminate new wipers. If the vehicle is fitted with conventional blades, consider offering the
Premium tyre manufacturer Hankook, has sponsored a key award at the Motor Transport Awards in London. The company sponsored the Motor Transport Technical Excellence Award which was presented to Tesco Distribution. Shortlisted companies also included Cemex UK and The Cartwright Group. The award, sponsored by Hankook, was presented to Tesco Distribution by Brett Emerson, Hankook
A new engineless hydro-electric cooling system for refrigerated lorries has gone on trial, in the UK. It delivers temperature controlled goods for a well-known hotel chain. Two trucks operated by Kuehne + Nagel for its client, Whitbread, will deliver breakfast goods overnight to its Premier Inn hotels. They are equipped with the system, developed by
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