DHL’s Volvo hybrid is powered by an electric motor and a diesel engine, which can be used separately or together, to reduce fuel consumption by up to 15 per cent, as well as lower emissions and noise levels.
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DAF is set to start production of its 12-tonne hybrid distribution truck at Leyland Trucks in the UK before the end of the year.
Deutsche Post DHL is to test the Iveco Electric Daily, which the manufacturer says is Europe’s first 3.5 tonne e-vehicle.
Deutsche Post is to start testing 15 Mercedes-Benz Vito E-Cell vans from the autumn.
Volvo Trucks has reported a 116 rise in its global truck deliveries in July compared to the corresponding month last year
Microlise has launched a new trailer tracking device – a small, water-proof battery backed unit
Ideas to tax foreign lorries using UK roads have achieved early success in the government’s “Spending Challenge” initiative.
Iveco has launched an electric version of its Daily van which it says it suited to urban short-distance journeys and door-to-door deliveries
S&J European Haulage reckons it is saving £65 per vehicle per trip by using double-deck tri-axle trailers with front and rear lift axles to its fleet
Allied Bakeries is taking delivery of 112 new Ivecos for its 1,000 strong delivery fleet
