Truck Locator Hgvs Blog Archive

Next month sees the Freight in the City event return to London, shining alight on the benefits and pitfalls of operating HGVs in modern urban environments... ...

Fleet operators and businesses which run trucks of all sizes are being told that they should pay closer attention to tyre inflation levels on their HGVs, as failing to do so could cost them a lot of money... ...

Mercedes-Benz is promising that its future Actros trucks will be more efficient than ever thanks to the introduction of a new smart axle which has just begun to be produced at one of its German facilities, according to Tires Parts... ...

Making HGVs more eco-friendly is a tough task, since fully electric vehicles are often limited by the lack of an adequate charging infrastructure, making them not truly viable for long-distance transport... ...

A number of recent trials have set out to study whether electrifying certain sections of major highways across Europe is a sensible way to cut the harmful emissions associated with HGVs... ...

Volvo Trucks has introduced an updated version of its infotainment unit for its flagship HGVs, promising that the new system will integrate a multitude of features which were previously distinct from one another to give drivers a more cohesive and convenient user experience, according to UK Haulier... ...

The CV Show is one of the UK’s biggest events dedicated to commercial vehicles, with the focus usually resting squarely on LCVs... ...

The Low-Carbon Truck Trial (LCTT) is the latest report into the viability of HGVs which are fuelled using alternative means to traditional diesel... ...

Platooning technology is set to change the way HGVs operate on public roads, with autonomous trucks working together in order to cut costs and improve fuel efficiency... ...

Road safety is a key issue for both truck manufacturers and the businesses which operate HGVs, especially in towns and cities where narrow congested streets can prove to be a hazardous environment for larger vehicles... ...

The future of haulage may well lie with self-driving trucks, although until earlier this month the use of autonomous HGVs was largely theoretical rather than a practical reality... ...

Earlier this year a major challenge involving semi-autonomous synchronised trucks took place across Europe, with various manufacturers participating to show off their own so-called platooning technology... ...

Following his election to the office of Mayor of London earlier this year, Sadiq Khan has put forward a number of significant new proposals which he hopes to deploy in the capital during his tenure... ...

A new survey conducted by the Freight Transport Association has revealed that the number of women who are thinking about taking up a job that involves driving a truck is higher than many expected, suggesting that the gender balance in the transport sector could soon be redressed if these intentions are acted upon... ...

A HGV which relies solely on electric power was announced last week by Mercedes-Benz Trucks, ushering in a new era of efficient, ecologically sustainable vehicles which will allow it to compete with ambitious international rivals such as Tesla... ...

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