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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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    New Isuzu D-Max Electric Vehicle Pickups Delivered In Yorkshire ‘For The Long Haul’
    Posted 09/07/2026
    Two new Isuzu D-Max Electric Vehicle pickups have been delivered to Sheffield-based MHH Contracting, a family-owned aggregates, waste removal and recycling company. ...
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    Don-Bur Invests £700k In Major Solar & Manufacturing Upgrade
    Posted 06/07/2026
    Don-Bur has completed a major £700,000 investment at its Mossfield Road manufacturing headquarters, combining roof replacement, structural modernisation and a significant expansion of its rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) installation. ...
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    Iveco Raises The Bar: A New Generation Of Vehicles & Services For Drivers & Fleets
    Posted 03/07/2026
    With the 2026 range, Iveco introduces a new generation of vehicles designed to lower TCO, enhance driver comfort, and deliver measurable efficiency gains from day one. ...
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    Powerday Expands Eco-Friendly Fleet With Volvo FM Electric Low Entry Hook Loaders
    Posted 30/06/2026
    Powerday recently continued its electric fleet expansion with the addition of two Volvo FM Electric Low Entry 8x4 rigids to join the two Volvo FE Electrics the company purchased in 2024. ...
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    Don-Bur Showcases High-Volume LST Lifting Deck Trailer At RTX 2026
    Posted 30/06/2026
    At Road Transport Expo 2026, Don-Bur is showcasing one of its latest high-volume longer semi-trailer lifting deck trailers, demonstrating how it can maximise volumetric efficiency within current UK regulations. ...
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    Scania Shows Innovation Is At The Heart Of Everything It Does
    Posted 29/06/2026
    Scania UK is showcasing its strength in innovation at this year's Road Transport Expo (RTX). ...
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    Renault Trucks Brings Innovation & Heritage Together At Road Transport Expo 2026
    Posted 29/06/2026
    Renault Trucks will showcase its diverse range of diesel and electric vehicles at this year’s Road Transport Expo, taking place 30 June – 2nd July at NAEC Stoneleigh. ...
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    Iveco Welcomes Diego Gastaldi As Brand Ambassador
    Posted 17/06/2026
    A new journey begins for IVECO with Diego Gastaldi, Italian Paralympic athlete and travel storyteller, who joins as Brand Ambassador, embodying its “Spirito in Movimento.” ...
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    MAN TGE Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary In 2026
    Posted 09/06/2026
    MAN Truck & Bus is celebrating the tenth anniversary of its MAN TGE van. ...
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    Reach Buyers Anywhere With International Truck Sales Platforms From Sandhills
    Posted 08/06/2026
    Sandhills Global offers local platforms for selling used trucks and trailers in nearly every region in the world. ...
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