Temperature-controlled rigids manufacturer Solomon Commercials has partnered with Electra Commercial Vehicles to deliver a 19-tonne hydrogen-powered truck which is the first of its kind to go into operation. The Electra eCargo fuel cell electric…
The DVSA has accredited Wheely-Safe’s wheel loss detection system, which combines brake and hub temperature monitoring with an intelligent TPMS. The scheme enables non-statutory road safety products to be accredited by the agency – with the ‘DVS…
Self-driving vans, buses and shuttles could soon hit the UK’s roads following the launch today (23 May) of a £40m funding competition. The move aims to kick-start commercial self-driving services, including delivery vehicles. The ‘Commercialisin…
Powering electric HGVs via overhead charging cables is a much cheaper solution for decarbonising the haulage sector than other methods, according to a mechanical engineer overseeing a government-funded project into the idea. Professor David Cebo…
A new ‘plug and play’ compact dashcam has been launched by Nexar, with a 32GB SD card and free unlimited cloud storage. Nexar said its Beam GPS can be concealed behind the rear-view mirror and records 1080p full HD video with a super wide lens f…
Scania is taking part in a major trial of long haul electrified trucks powered by overhead wires on the UK’s motorways. If the trial is successful it could see long haul electrified HGVs take to the UK’s major roads by the 2030s. The trial, whic…