New electric vehicle noise law branded a “failure” A law that forces new electric vehicles to have a noise-emitting device has been branded a ‘failure’ by a top car safety…
UK platooning trial gears up with data-crunching tech The first real-world operational trial of platooning trucks on UK roads is getting closer, with Fusion Processing the latest company confirmed to…
Greencarrier invest in first all-electric trucks in China Freight-forwarding company Greencarrier Freight Services has invested in the first all-electric trucks to be put to work in China. The vehicles, which…
How new liquid fuels can cut HGV greenhouse gas emissions The 2018 Department for Transport’s Road to Zero paper leans heavily towards electrification as the most viable and ‘proven’ solution…
Road Test: DAF CF FAD 8×4 (HVO) In the alt-fuel race, DAF is backing Hydrotreated Vegetable Oils (HVO) as a clean, easy and efficient diesel substitute. We took two new…
Road Test: Volvo FH Lite Volvo’s FH Lite tractor is designed to squeeze more payload than ever for cost-conscious operators. Volvo has a pretty strong reputation in the UK’s construction…
Road Test: DAF XF530 The DAF XF530 is both a superb flagship yet a viable money-making tool that should please drivers, accountants and managers alike. It’s assumed there’s a policy…
Road Test: DAF XF480 FTP 6×2 with HVO fuel DAF’s lightweight FTP chassis puts its emphasis squarely on maximum payload. The 6×2 set-up with lightweight pusher axle has been carefully…
Operators debate the best ways to drive down costs Cost-saving continues to be a major priority for fleets, with many companies taking different approaches to achieve the same end result.…
Almost one-in four fleets intend to change vehicle funding methods New research suggests that fleets’ approach to vehicle funding methods is becoming highly volatile, with a high proportion of companies…
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