Prodrive is working with Volta Trucks to help engineer its revolutionary 16-tonne electric HGV designed, not only to meet zero emissions requirements, but also to help keep vulnerable road users safer in crowded urban environments. The Volta Trucks concept HGV positions its driver low down, centrally and forward of the… Read more »
A new cabless concept – revealing Scania AXL
Introducing the latest member of Scania’s autonomous family: Scania AXL, a fully autonomous concept truck, without a cab. In what is another milestone in the development of heavy self-driving vehicles, a group of Scania experts in different fields have teamed up and developed a concept truck, which, even without the… Read more »
Innovative incident response vehicle geared up to reduce traffic delays
Taking to the Highways England road network for the first time, the vehicle combines the expertise, knowledge and equipment of both a traffic officer and incident support staff who deal with clean-ups and road repairs. The new Enhanced Customer Response Unit (ECRU), which is being trialled in the West Midlands… Read more »
Composite metal hybrid anti-roll bars technology has the potential to give the UK global lead
Research to develop a revolutionary high-performance composite metal hybrid stabiliser bars for trucks and trains has entered a new phase. The findings from the project to date show that the technology has the potential to spin out into other sectors such as aerospace and could see the UK take a… Read more »
Taking urban transport to the NXT level – a new concept from Scania
Welcome to the NXT future! Scania’s new battery electric self-driving urban concept vehicle is designed with the flexibility to shift from ferrying commuters to and from work in mornings and evenings, delivering goods during the day and collecting refuse at night. In a bold display of innovation, Scania’s engineers have… Read more »
Ryder named as exclusive UK provider of TRAILAR solar technology for rigid trucks, with proven fuel savings of around 5%
Ryder, a leading independent provider of commercial vehicle contract hire, rental, and maintenance services in the UK, has partnered with TRAILAR, fuel and emission reduction technology experts, to become the exclusive provider of the TRAILAR system for rigid vehicles that uses cutting edge solar technology. TRAILAR is an ultra-thin, flexible… Read more »
Government’s road fixing robots ideal 21st century solution says FTA
Following the announcement yesterday (2 January 2019) that the government is investing in the creation of robots to help repair the UK’s vast underground pipe network and prevent disruption of roadworks in the future, Malcolm Bingham, Head of Policy North of England at the Freight Transport Association (FTA) commented: … Read more »
Volvo Trucks presents future transport solution with autonomous electric vehicles
Volvo Trucks is now presenting a new transport solution consisting of autonomous electric commercial vehicles that can contribute to more efficient, safer and cleaner transportation. The long-term goal is to offer companies that need continuous transport services between fixed hubs a complement to today’s offerings. Growing world population and increasing… Read more »
On Demand, Efficient and Sustainable: Vision Urbanetic answers the questions of future urban mobility
Mercedes-Benz Vans presents its Vision URBANETIC, a revolutionary mobility concept that goes way beyond existing ideas on autonomous vehicles. Vision URBANETIC eliminates the separation between people moving and goods transport. It enables on-demand, sustainable and efficient movement of people and goods – and applies an innovative approach to fulfil the… Read more »
Energi Mine and Electra Commercial Vehicles partnership set to bring zero-emission heavy goods vehicles to urban areas
Energi Mine, the blockchain platform that financially rewards energy saving behaviour using EnergiTokens (ETK), has announced a partnership with Electra Commercial Vehicles, the UK company that aims to provide commercial vehicle operators with clean, zero-emission solutions for heavy goods trucks. The partnership will deliver a rewards programme, based on the… Read more »
