Taking place on 23 October 2015 at ArenaMK in Milton Keynes, VAN Fleet World Live will be providing a static exhibition, interactive fleet seminar programme and exciting ride and drive event for van fleet operators. At the event, Milestone will be showcasing details of their full commercial motor offering. Based in Leeds, with offices located […]
The truck is geo-fenced to operate in urban areas where it can make a maximum reduction in air pollution, and will cover 60-90 miles per day. Its range-extender is programmed to operate on routes such as motorways, where local pollution is less of an issue. UPS said the trial will assess whether this can be […]
The contract will support the significant growth in the McNicholas telecommunication team’s contract to install and service high-speed fibre optic broadband and digital television across the UK. The agreement comprises 262 Caddy Maxi and 110 Transporter T26 models, with the Caddy Maxi chosen due to the flexibility offered by its longer wheelbase. The extended body […]
The local authority aims to improve fleet performance and driver safety, and enhance visibility into potential liability claims. The GreenRoad system continuously monitors and analyses 150 separate vehicle movements, detecting events such as sudden acceleration, harsh braking and sharp cornering. Drivers are alerted to their risky behaviour in near-real time via an easy-to-use dashboard display, creating […]
Dubbed ZERE – an acronym for Zero Emissions Range Extender, the van is on display at the stand for fuel cell technology provider, Intelligent Energy, and demonstrates how fuel cell technology used for range extension can help overcome the disadvantages of poor range and long recharging times inherent in many battery electric vehicles. The prototype […]
On sale from late 2015, the model brings an updated powertrain range, offering improvements in fuel consumption of up to 17%. The improved diesel line-up features a 160hp variant of Ford’s latest 2.2-litre TDCi engine – delivering increased output compared to the 125hp and 150hp engines in the outgoing model along with 43.5 mpg and 171g/km […]
Three generations of Transit going under the hammer at the south coast auctioneers in July included a 1997, ex-utility Transit Mk.3, a popular 2007, long wheelbase, high roof 2.5 litre diesel Mk.4 and a 2014 long wheelbase, medium roof Transit Mk.5 with just 22,000 miles under its belt. The newest Transit, the 2014 long-wheelbase, reached […]
With city-friendly dimensions and a car-like drive, British Gas slates that the most compact vehicle in the Volkswagen range was the ideal choice for engineers. The common-rail diesel engine of the Caddy Maxi will also help reduce the carbon footprint of the business due to its low CO2 emissions. Converted to British Gas specification by […]
The new solution is being installed across a fleet of 185 vehicles comprising 133 7.5-tonne box vans with tail lifts as well as 52 x 26-tonne dropsides with Hiab cranes. The new solution will integrate with and work alongside B&Q’s existing home delivery management and route optimisation tool, Paragon, and will enable the firm to […]
Under the new agreement BT Fleet will continue to provide fleet management and maintenance services for the AA’s 3,400 breakdown and recovery vehicles, making the AA BT Fleet’s longest external service, maintenance and repair customer. BT Fleet currently carries out 40,000 service and repairs for the AA every year across 65 dedicated garages. As part […]
The van is the result of a collaboration between Symbio FCell, a leading designer and manufacturer of fuel cell systems and range extenders, and its UK sales and deployment support partner, Arcola Energy UK, an engineering services business. This fuel cell electric light duty vehicle is being used as part of Aberdeen City Council’s Hydrogen […]
The conference series aims to give transport managers and those in charge of road transport fleets the opportunity to hear from key industry speakers and experts such as their local Traffic Commissioner on the latest issues affecting their operation, preparing them for the year ahead. One of the key sessions examines the issue of how […]
