From the construction site to last-mile delivery, the van has long been the workhorse of the UK economy. But what that van looks like, how it performs, and even who drives it is set to change dramatically over the next ten years. Electrification, digital intelligence, and a new era of operational efficiency are all reshaping… Continue reading The future of the van: what will change over the next decade?
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Transdev rolls out new Citaro buses
Yorkshire bus operator Transdev has rolled out the first of its new £3.5 million fleet of 15 new Mercedes-Benz Citaro hybrid buses onto its Flyer-branded network that links Leeds, Bradford, Harrogate and Otley with Leeds Bradford Airport’s expanded terminal building. The first of the new buses entered service at the start of this month on… Continue reading Transdev rolls out new Citaro buses
IVECO eDaily secures record for heaviest weight towed by an electric van
A standard all-electric IVECO eDaily 3.5 tonne van has claimed the official Guiness World Record for the ‘Heaviest weight towed by an electric van’. The 140kW rear-while drive IVECO eDaily cemented its place in the history books by towing 153.58 tonnes with Britain’s current Strongest Man, Adam Bishop, behind the wheel. With 400Nm of torque… Continue reading IVECO eDaily secures record for heaviest weight towed by an electric van
Ten new Volvo FH Aeros added to Harrison’s Transport fleet
Harrison’s Transport has taken delivery of ten new Volvo FH Aero 6×2 tractor units, specified with Globetrotter XL cabs and I-Park Cool to maximise driver comfort. Used for temperature-controlled deliveries across the UK, the FH Aeros have made a solid early impression with fuel efficiency expected to improve even further as they bed in. Lee… Continue reading Ten new Volvo FH Aeros added to Harrison’s Transport fleet
Auto plants get greener but net zero demands urgent energy grid reform
Britain’s car and commercial vehicle plants generated a record 60.3GWh of renewable electricity last year amid growing calls for urgent energy and planning reform to ensure factories can invest in green energy to produce the EVs the country needs to deliver net zero ambitions. Solar panels and wind turbines installed by vehicle manufacturers at their… Continue reading Auto plants get greener but net zero demands urgent energy grid reform
Do not stop halfway when the railway is modernized!
Frankfurt – A quick and comprehensive modernization of the rail infrastructure threatens to fall by the wayside again, warn the unions EVG and IG Metall. The government coalition had correctly set the course in the coalition agreement, but there was no consequence in the implementation of the unions with a view to the federal budget,… Continue reading Do not stop halfway when the railway is modernized!
Large laundry: Employees achieve 4.6 percent more money and better partial retirement
Motor vehicle tariff 2025 more money and free days in the car trade 2.3 percent more money from July – for trainees 80 euros more per month, as well as a further 3.3 percent from August 2026 for everyone. In addition, employees can convert money into up to 5 additional days off a year. The… Continue reading Large laundry: Employees achieve 4.6 percent more money and better partial retirement
Care is not a luxury!
“Care is not a luxury, but an expression of humanity. It would be cynical for those affected and relatives to introduce a year of waiting for sudden emergencies. Care cannot wait. We expect sustainably effective and socially just solutions from the BUND-Länder-Working group. Quickly, because we have long been over the limit. The number of… Continue reading Care is not a luxury!
Federal budget must prove even more courage to invest in the future
Frankfurt am Main – With a view to the last week of session of the Bundestag and the draft for the federal budget in 2025, IG Metall warns further courage to invest. At the same time, recognizing social responsibility and warding off the increasingly violent attacks on the welfare state, in addition to perspectives for… Continue reading Federal budget must prove even more courage to invest in the future
UK deal remains America’s first – and so far only – automotive trade deal
The implementation of the UK-US trade agreement this week was a landmark moment for automotive, one that brings immediate relief to many UK manufacturers for whom the US has long been a crucial export market. It also ensures American consumers can continue to buy vehicles from some of the world’s most iconic automotive brands. … Continue reading UK deal remains America’s first – and so far only – automotive trade deal