Exeter Window Store has taken delivery of its first electric van – a Renault Trucks E-Tech Trafic Red Edition – marking a significant move towards more sustainable operations. The new E-Tech Trafic, supplied by Sparks Commercial Services, is equipped with a R75 electric motor as well as a 52kWh lithium-ion battery, and has a real-life… Continue reading Exeter Window Store gets electric Renault Trucks E-Tech
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Bee Network introduces first electric bus conversion
Greater Manchester’s Bee Network is taking another step towards cleaner, greener public transport by trialling a repowered electric bus from Wrightbus. The first converted bus – its diesel engine replaced with a zero emission electric powertrain – has now entered service from Go North West’s Bolton depot. Go North West, which already operates 69 electric… Continue reading Bee Network introduces first electric bus conversion
Recycling Partnership acquires new Mercedes-Benz Econics
Sussex-based waste management specialist The Recycling Partnership has completed its transformation to an all-Mercedes-Benz Econic fleet of 21 refuse collection vehicles, after adding two new chassis. The new trucks, supplied by dealer SAGA Truck & Van, are 6×2 Econic 2530 models, and their rear-steer chassis are fitted with Dennis Eagle compactor bodies and Terberg bin… Continue reading Recycling Partnership acquires new Mercedes-Benz Econics
EU action plan steel: quick concretization necessary
“The steel industry is the basis for a strong industry and a resilient, independent Europe. Nevertheless, the industry has been under massive pressure for years. Both recognize the EU Commission with the steel action plan and shows ways out of the crisis. However, the plan remains vague. The action plan now needs a quick concretization… Continue reading EU action plan steel: quick concretization necessary
Industrial Vehicles Registrations – February 2025
Statistical data> Enrollments Publication period: 10 March 2025 Reference period of data: February 2025 The UNRAE communicates the estimate of the registrations of industrial vehicles (with a total mass greater than 3.5T) Download Annex: Industrial vehicles February 2025_67D9459E6261.pdf To view the content it is necessary Accept the installation of Calameo cookies Tag: February, industrial vehicles,… Continue reading Industrial Vehicles Registrations – February 2025
81,000 send wake -up call for safe work: employers have to stop dismantling the industry
Note: The number of participants was corrected accordingly from 77,000 to 81,000. Frankfurt am Main – The location of the industry in Germany is heading up, the concern for the workplace in the workforce grows. Against this background, industrial workers today asked politics to act and the employers to rethink in five cities. In total,… Continue reading 81,000 send wake -up call for safe work: employers have to stop dismantling the industry
EV transition will be won by all sectors, together
The EV market does not exist in a vacuum, rather a whole ecosystem in which it supports a wide array of industries. And that ecosystem is dependent on volume demand, not market percentages, to thrive. Growing EV volumes means more demand for charging, insurance, maintenance, energy services and choice in the second-hand vehicle market, where… Continue reading EV transition will be won by all sectors, together
Future is here for zero emission HGV operations
The UK took two meaningful steps forward in its transition to zero emission heavy vehicle transport last week, beginning with the opening of the nation’s first electric truck-dedicated charging hub. I was delighted to attend the launch at Lincolnshire’s Port of Immingham – the UK’s largest sea port by cargo tonnage – meeting with the… Continue reading Future is here for zero emission HGV operations
Incentives needed to convert ‘electric sceptics’ to EV benefits
Automotive industry calls on government to energise demand for EVs, to put two million more on the road by 2028 and power up wider economy. New research reveals just one in eight new car buyers intend to switch to electric in the next three years – but two in five electric sceptics say they’d change… Continue reading Incentives needed to convert ‘electric sceptics’ to EV benefits
Tariff dispute in textile and clothing industry
Frankfurt am Main/Ostbevern- tariff dispute in the West German textile and clothing industry: After a third-unsuccessful collective bargaining, IG Metall is expanding the warning strikes in the industry with around 100,000 employees. IG Metall broke off the third trial in Ostbevern (NRW) on Thursday night without results. IG Metall negotiator Miriam Bürger: “Instead of responding… Continue reading Tariff dispute in textile and clothing industry