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New safety campaign to raise awareness of HGV blind spots
Monday 6th March 2023
National Highways has launched a new safety campaign to raise driver awareness of HGV blind spots when overtaking. Research among drivers found 36% didn’t know how many blind spots HGVs have and the same amount admitted to feeling nervous when passing trucks. While lorries now have additional mirrors as standard,… Read more
First Hydrogen optimises LCV efficiency ahead of fleet trials
Tuesday 28th February 2023
First Hydrogen is optimising the efficiency of its zero-emission light commercial vehicles ahead of their deployment with fleet customers from the end of March 2023. Revealed last year, the pair of fuel cell vans are expected to have a 400-600km range (around 250 to 370 miles) and are currently undergoing… Read more
Hyliko hydrogen truck to use Toyota fuel cells
Thursday 23rd February 2023
Hyliko will use Toyota fuel cells to power its new range of hydrogen fuelled trucks. The French start-up plans to launch two vehicles, a 26-tonne rigid and a 44-tonne tractor, using the car maker’s powertrain technology. Hyliko unveiled its first vehicle on February 1, which was designed on a retrofitted… Read more
Price hikes continue for motor insurance
Thursday 16th February 2023
Average motor insurance premiums rose by eight per cent in the fourth quarter of last year, driven by rising costs in energy and materials as well as continued part delays. According to the Association of British Insurers’ latest Motor Insurance Premium Tracker, average premiums increased to £470, which is seven… Read more
JCB hydrogen-powered digger given permission to test on UK roads
Friday 10th February 2023
A JCB digger, powered by a hydrogen combustion engine, will soon be on UK roads and building sites following recent government approval. The UK government has given special dispensation, under a vehicle special order, that allows JCB, the British construction equipment manufacturer, to test and use its hydrogen-powered backhoe loader… Read more
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