Judging comment: “Whether we like it or not, Ultra Low Emission Zones are heading to an urban centre near you. With this in mind the role of the battery-powered and hybrid van will become ever more important; fundamental, in fact. Our winner was the first manufacturer-developed pure electric van to come to market and thanks […]
March 2018
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by Neil McIntee
Judging comment: “Car-derived vans (CDV) are the three- and five-door passenger cars that have had the rear seats removed and the rear side glass replaced with steel panels. There is no shortage of models to choose from and they come in a range of sizes with either two- of four-wheel drive. The winner provides a […]
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by Dan Gilkes
Judging comment: “All too often, advances in vehicle safety are available as optional extras, only to be ignored by many buyers. By making autonomous emergency braking (AEB) standard on all of its new vans, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has ensured that all drivers benefit from what Thatcham Research calls ‘the most significant development in vehicle safety […]
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Drivers and fleets opting for a new LDV EV80 electric van can now get an £8,000 grant towards the purchase price.
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The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)’s head of transport and public service is to provide a keynote speech on driver wellbeing at this year’s Freight Transport Association (FTA) Van Excellence Operational Briefings.
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Cartwright Conversions is to display two vehicles at next month’s CV Show as it showcases its conversion capabilities.
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Average light commercial vehicle values reached a record high at BCA in February while fleet values also rose.
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Road Test: Ford Transit Custom
by Dan Gilkes
Ford has started an 18-month renewal of its LCV line-up with an update to Custom, says Dan Gilkes.
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Hydrogen Hub launches in Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire has become the latest place to open a Hydrogen Hub initiative, driving the launch of new hydrogen and fuel cell projects in the area.
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Fraikin has strengthened its leadership team with the creation of two new posts as it looks to grow the business further.