Cities should not be setting vehicle design standards, says FTA
The warning from the Freight Transport Association (FTA) comes as a consultation on London’s proposed Direct Vision Standard (DVS) is launched today (Tuesday, January 8).
Read full storyNissan to launch portable battery pack made out of end-of-life Leaf batteries
Nissan is to re-use end-of-life Leaf electric vehicle batteries in portable battery packs which can be used to power tools and equipment.
- VMS Fleet Management invests £10m in new refrigerated rental vans
- Volkswagen launches Engineered To Go conversion programme
- DTF Couriers adds seven Mercedes-Benz Sprinters to its fleet
No public charge points for electric or hydrogen trucks, says ACEA
A lack of recharging and refuelling infrastructure suitable for electric and other alternatively-powered trucks across the EU threatens CO2 targets, says the ACEA.
- McGee invests a further £2m in truck fleet
- Scania's driver coaching benefits Mulgrew Haulage
- Speedy invests £10m in new vehicles and equipment
Jane Pocock announced as new Copart UK managing director
Copart has announced that Jane Pocock, former chief excecutive at Vans Direct, is the new UK managing director.
- Volvo appoints Phil Wilkes as used truck sales director
- Roger Alm appointed new president of Volvo Trucks
- Truckman enlists former platoon commander as EU sales manager
Jost Group expects TCO savings from its 30 LNG-powered Iveco Stralis NP trucks
Pan-European transport and logistics firm Jost Group has added 30 new LNG-powered Iveco Stralis NP trucks to its fleet.
- Peugeot wins fleet deal with SMS
- Go Plant Fleet Services secures Harrow Council contract
- Hoyer adds 26 new Scania trucks to Petrolog fleet
Mitsubishi unveils new L200
Mitsubishi has showcased the new L200 pick up, which will go on sale in the UK next summer.
- Toyota Hilux Invincible 50 priced at £39,995
- Truckman earns Volkswagen approval for Amarok accessories
- Isuzu launches limited edition Utah Luxe
