UPS to add 50 electric trucks to its fleet

28 February 2018 #CV Sector #Electric & Alternatively-Fuelled Vehicles #News #TNB News UPS has announced it will introduce 50 electric trucks to its US fleet. Working in partnership with Workhorse Group Inc., the vehicles will be designed from scratch to suit the specific needs of UPS. Workhorse claims the vehicles provide a 400 percent improvement… Continue reading UPS to add 50 electric trucks to its fleet

UK motor industry issues warning shot on CO2 targets as anti diesel backlash means UK could miss environmental goals

New cars on sale in 2017 emit -12.6% less carbon dioxide than the equivalent older models,but average UK new car CO2 rises 0.8%. New report finds shift away from diesel responsible for almost half of CO2 increase – with ‘disappointing’ electric car sales unable to bridge the gap. Tough EU industry targets looking increasingly challenging… Continue reading UK motor industry issues warning shot on CO2 targets as anti diesel backlash means UK could miss environmental goals

News – Message from the Secretary General – February 2018

Last year, passenger car sales grew by 3.4% – bringing the total number of cars sold in the EU to 15.1 million. This is a significant milestone as the symbolic 15-million mark was passed for the first time since 2007. Indeed, the European automobile industry is on a pathway to recovery. But even as we… Continue reading News – Message from the Secretary General – February 2018

MAN Trucks begins platooning trials

22 February 2018 #CV Sector #News #SMMT News #TNB News #Top Stories #Tractor #Truck MAN Truck & Bus is to begin platooning trials with German logistics firm DB Schenker, following the official handover of test vehicles. The joint project, with involvement from Hochschule Fresenius University of Applied Sciences, was set up in May 2017, with… Continue reading MAN Trucks begins platooning trials

Feature: How buses could drive an advertising revolution

Buses are the stalwarts of the out-of-home advertising industry. They carry large amounts of passengers into busy areas, so if you want to get your message across to as many people as possible – including those already on the high street with money in their pockets – they’re a safe bet. A double-decker wrapped with printed… Continue reading Feature: How buses could drive an advertising revolution

Renault announces mobile version of Optifleet

22 February 2018 #Aftermarket #CV Sector #News #SMMT News #TNB News #Tractor #Truck Renault Trucks has launched a mobile version of its Optifleet software, giving operators remote access to fleet information. The application, for use on mobile phones or tablets, offers a simplified interface compared to the original Optifleet software to enable operation on a… Continue reading Renault announces mobile version of Optifleet

Press Releases – Commercial vehicle registrations: +7.9% in January 2018

Brussels, 22 February 2018 – In January 2018, the EU market for new commercial vehicles started the year positively, after showing a decline in December 2017. Demand increased by 7.9% in the first month of the year, sustained by all commercial vehicle segments and with registrations totalling 187,811 units. Total new commercial vehicles In January… Continue reading Press Releases – Commercial vehicle registrations: +7.9% in January 2018

Car registrations in Europe – January 2018

Dati statistici > registrations Period of publication: 15 February 2018 Data reference period: December 2017 Analysis of car registrations in the European Union and EFTA markets, with details by country, brand and group. Download attachment: mercatoeu_5a85522f31411.pdf To view the content it is necessary accept the installation of the Calameo cookies TAG: registrations, cars, Europe, January,… Continue reading Car registrations in Europe – January 2018

Maxus begins delivery of electric vans into Europe

15 February 2018 #CV Sector #News #SMMT News #TNB News #Van Maxus has commenced delivery of its zero-emissions EV80 vans into Europe. German operator Maske Fleet is one of the first leasing companies to offer the EV80 in Europe, with a recent fleet delivery to a Hamburg-based courier service. As well as deliveries in Germany… Continue reading Maxus begins delivery of electric vans into Europe