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    Registrations For Electric Vans On UK Roads Hit 60,000
    Posted On: February 21, 2024
    Van registrations in the UK have been rising for over a year with 2- to 2.5-tonne models seeing the largest growth, but battery-electric van registrations are on the rise as well. ...
    Ford Pursuing Hydrogen Fuel Cell Research Featuring E-Transit
    Posted On: May 10, 2023
    “Ford believes that the primary application of fuel cells could be in its largest, heaviest CVs to ensure they are emission-free, while satisfying the high daily energy requirements our customers demand,” says Ford Motor Limited Chair Tim Slatter. ...
    Ford Revamps Ranger Raptor Pickup With New Engine & Off-Road Running Gear
    Posted On: November 21, 2022
    The 2023 Raptor get a twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 rated for 288 horsepower and 491 newton-metres of torque, with an anti-lag system that keeps the turbochargers spinning for up to three seconds after deceleration for faster resumption of acceleration. ...
    Ford Will Restart Production At Engine Plants In UK & Spain The Week Of May 18
    Posted On: May 13, 2020
    The truck maker will resume production at three facilities, including the Bridgend Engine Plant in South Wales, the Dagenham Engine Plant in Essex, and the Valencia Engine Plant in Spain. ...
    Ford Demonstrates Viability Of Electric Commercial Vehicles With Ford Transit Custom Plug-In Hybrid Vans
    Posted On: July 17, 2019
    Ford says 75% of the fleet’s mileage in Central London and 49% in Greater London was completed using pure electric power—and further reports that operators didn’t want to return the eco-friendly vans. ...
    Ford Researching Autonomous Vehicle-Pedestrian Relations
    Posted On: February 14, 2019
    The firm is working to develop a lighting system that could help driverless vehicles communicate with pedestrians. ...
    Ford City Data Report Used To Predict Locations Of Future Traffic Accidents
    Posted On: December 12, 2018
    The firm’s new interactive tool uses big data analytics to determine where accidents are most likely, as well as to discern how to make traffic flow more efficiently. ...
    Ford & Vodafone Are Testing New Connected Vehicle Technologies
    Posted On: September 27, 2018
    The companies are working to perfect systems that warn drivers of nearby accidents as well as the presence of incoming emergency vehicles, among other things. ...
    Ford 2019 Ranger Raptor Officially Unveiled At Gamescom Event In Cologne, Germany
    Posted On: August 23, 2018
    The newest Ranger variant is purpose-built for off-road fun and shares a big helping of DNA with its F-150 Raptor big brother. ...
    Ford Plant Workers Using Exoskeletons To Reduce Fatigue & Prevent Injury
    Posted On: August 15, 2018
    Ford has been working closely with Ekso Bionics to offer EksoVest exoskeletons to employees at 15 plants throughout the United States, Europe, South America, and Asia Pacific. ...
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    Your Guide To Buying Used Vans In The UK
    Posted 11/09/2026
    Truck Locator makes it easy to find the right used van for your needs, providing photos, videos, and detailed specifications along with the seller’s contact information and the other vehicles they have for sale. ...
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    Rave Reviews & First-Class Demo See BCD Logistics Take 5 New Volvo FH Aeros
    Posted 10/09/2026
    BCD Logistics has added its first-ever batch of Volvo trucks to its fleet, taking delivery of five FH Aero 6x2 Globetrotter tractor units following the impressive performance of a demonstrator. ...
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    DPD Chooses Mercedes-Benz Vans For New EVs
    Posted 10/09/2026
    Mercedes-Benz Vans today announces that leading delivery company DPD has selected dealer eStar to supply 341 eSprinters as part of a wider fleet agreement. ...
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    The Truck Locator Buyer’s Guide To Luton Vans
    Posted 09/09/2026
    If you're in the market for a vehicle to transport lightweight but bulky cargo, explore Luton vans for sale on TruckLocator.co.uk. ...
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    MAN Forms Strategic Partnership With RMMV & WB Group & Revives Polish Truck Brand Star
    Posted 08/09/2026
    The aim of this partnership is to combine the complementary strengths and expertise of the three companies to address European defence requirements more effectively. ...
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    'Beyond Diesel': MAN Explains How Electric Trucks Become A Competitive Advantage Today
    Posted 07/09/2026
    A new strategic report from MAN Truck & Bus titled “Beyond Diesel” demonstrates through three international fleets at different stages of electrification that early adopters are gaining a structural competitive advantage. ...
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    How To Find Vans On TruckLocator.co.uk
    Posted 31/08/2026
    Bookmark this guide as a reference for finding new and used vans for sale or rent in the United Kingdom. ...
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    Volvo Releases Special-Edition Truck To Celebrate Its 100-Year Anniversary
    Posted 19/08/2026
    In a prelude to the Volvo Group’s 100th anniversary celebrations in 2027, Volvo Trucks has unveiled a new special version of its FH, FH16, FH Aero, and FH16 Aero tractor units. ...
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    A Plessas Transport Expands Krone Fleet With Further Container Equipment Investment
    Posted 14/08/2026
    The Felixstowe-based operator adds Krone Box Liner FS10 chassis and eLT3-40 straight frames as business continues to grow. ...
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    New Isuzu D-Max Electric Vehicle Powers Up Its 1-Tonne-Plus Payload, 3,500-KG Towing Capacity & Permanent Four-Wheel Drive For VoltWorx26
    Posted 07/08/2026
    The New Isuzu D-Max Electric Vehicle pickup demonstrated its work-ready toughness coupled with zero-emission performance at VoltWorx26 in East Sussex. ...
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