Volvo aims for fully electric cars to make 50 per cent of its sales by 2025. The announcement builds on Volvo Cars’ 2017 industry-first announcement that all new models released from 2019 will be available as either a mild hybrid, plug-in hybrid or battery electric vehicle. The next generation of wireless charging for vehicles has been revealed at the … [Read more...]
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Earned recognition scheme gets FTA boost
The Freight Transport Association is launching a pioneering new service aimed at supporting operators who want to join the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency's voluntary Earned Recognition Scheme. The Earned Recognition Data Hub will bring together both vehicle maintenance and driver data from multiple sources and has been designed to be a low-cost, … [Read more...]
Newslines 1 May
Mazda has added another stylish limited edition model to its MX-5 line-up. Marked out by its free-of-charge Eternal Blue Mica paint with contrasting black rear spoiler and door mirrors, the £25,695 RF Sport Black goes on sale from the 28 May and the gunmetal alloy wheels contrast attractively with the paint, while inside unique floor mats, scuff plates … [Read more...]
Land Rover today mark 70th year of brand
Seventy years ago this morning and the first Land Rover was unveiled at the Amsterdam Motor Show. Now Land Rover will mark its 70th anniversary with a global broadcast celebrating the famous marque and the people who love them. Starring the cars and the people who make and drive them, the online programme will pay tribute to seven decades of adventure, … [Read more...]
Call for shake up of HGV testing system
Heavy truck and bus operators want a shake up of the vehicle testing system. The Freight Transport Associaton say there are not enough Government testers for an increasingly busy sector and it wants to see more trusted companies allowed to carry out their own examinations for roadworthiness. Alternatively it is suggesting privatization of HGV testing … [Read more...]
UK car production falls and snow chills output
Car production declined in March, falling 13.3% year on year, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. It reports 147,471 cars were built in British factories as the domestic market continued to slow, with demand falling 17.7%. Exports also went down 11.9% due to fluctuations in demand in some global markets. In addition, some … [Read more...]
Newslines 27 April
An Uber-style community transport app for NHS patients in the Valleys is being considered by the Ministerial Taskforce for the South Wales Valleys. The app for patients who need to travel to hospital for appointments and treatment would bring together all providers of community transport to share vehicles and reduce wasted trips. Car thieves have … [Read more...]
Switch from diesel is increasing CO2, reports show
Last year saw two new and related trends in EU car registrations: an increase in CO2 emissions coupled with a rise in petrol sales, said the European Environment Agency and the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. According to the figures published by the EEA , average CO2 emissions from new cars went up by 0.4% to 118.5g/km in 2017. In … [Read more...]
Bosch claim diesel breakthrough slashes pollution
Bosch says it can reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides to extremely low levels. The new development was revealed at the company's annual press conference, where Bosch announced record sales revenue of €78.1bn, and said the technology will enable vehicle manufacturers to reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) so drastically that they will comply with … [Read more...]
Engineers criticise Government and back rail electrification
Britain’s engineers are backing the case for rail electrification between Cardiff and Swansea. The Institution of Mechanical Engineers has also debunked Government claims over cost and said the proposed diesel & electric bimode trains will be less efficient, less economical and more polluting. Dr Jenifer Baxter, Head of Engineering at the … [Read more...]
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