Future of Freight Plan Delivers Hopeful Tomorrow It seems like the government is always working to try and better the way that the freight sector functions. That’s why when they created the Future of Freight plan, it was considered to be a pretty impressive gesture. Published: 21 July 2022
Mercedes-Benz Trucks to unveil the eActros LongHaul electric truck for long-distance transport in September Stuttgart – The battery-electric eActros LongHaul long-distance truck will be Mercedes-Benz Trucks’ trade show highlight at this year’s IAA Transportation in September in Hanover. The manufacturer announced the 40-tonne truck in 2020 and presents the “concept prototype” exactly two years later for the first time. Published: 21 July 2022
New Solar-Powered EV Charging Hub Launched as a Pop-up One of the critical issues for ensuring that electric vehicles dominate our roads before the 2030 deadline when the government intends to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars is expanding the charging infrastructure. 3ti believe they have the solution in the form of a pop-up solar-powered electric vehicle charging hub that can be up and running within 24 hours. Published: 29 June 2022
Refuelling and Recharging Prices Increase Motoring costs seem to be spiralling no matter what kind of vehicle you drive, with both the cost of rapid charger pay-as-you-go and petrol and diesel prices all recording increases. However, comparatively, drivers should be aware that the EV still come out on top and can reduce their vehicle ownership costs. Published: 29 June 2022
Prototypes of the eActros LongHaul truck built for testing Mercedes-Benz Trucks continues to drive electrification forward – eActros LongHaul to hit the road in 2022. Trials of the eActros LongHaul on public roads begin this year, with the battery-powered truck scheduled to enter series production in 2024 Published: 29 June 2022
A quarter of drivers admit sounding their horn at slow drivers in front New research commissioned by independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, has revealed that one in four (25%) of the 1,000 drivers surveyed admitted they are likely to honk their horn at motorists driving too slow in front of them, while 20% said that they have sounded their horn at learner drivers. Published: 26 May 2022
Logistics UK welcomes additional funding for HGV driver facilities The government’s announcement in April, of an additional £20 million to boost HGV driver facilities was welcomed as ‘a positive step forward for industry’ by Logistics UK. Published: 26 May 2022
Crack down on drug-driving Currently, those convicted of drug-driving are handed a driving ban, prison sentence or fine by the courts, but aren’t required to complete rehabilitation courses before resuming driving – unlike drink-drivers. Published: 26 May 2022
Fuel duty cut equates to £2,000 per year saving on running a HGV. While the RHA (Road Haulage Association) welcomed the Chancellor's 5 pence per litre cut in fuel duty in his Spring Statement, it was disappointed he didn’t go further and offer an essential user rebate for hauliers and coach operators. Published: 25 April 2022