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04:38 Crashes / Wrecks Driver escapes fiery lorry crash with just minor injuries

Driver escapes fiery lorry crash with just minor injuries

The articulated lorry lost its steering and slammed into a concrete bridge.
By Christopher Smith 01 January 2020
Commercial Vehicles Check out the world's first all-electric fire engine

Check out the world's first all-electric fire engine

Some EV skeptics and naysayers might call this an "oxymoron."
By Steven Loveday 24 December 2019
Commercial Vehicles All-electric Nikola Tre HGV revealed

All-electric Nikola Tre HGV revealed

At least in Europe, Nikola starts with a battery-electric Tre model, which is expected to get a hydrogen fuel cell version later.
By Mark Kane 04 December 2019
Commercial Vehicles UK's Prodrive to assist Volta's electric truck in development

UK's Prodrive to assist Volta's electric truck in development

Volta's futuristic electric truck is designed to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety.
By Mark Kane 04 November 2019
Safety London launches 'world-leading' lorry safety scheme

London launches 'world-leading' lorry safety scheme

Businesses are being urged to get their vehicles permits as soon as possible.
By James Fossdyke 01 November 2019
Green Bristol confirms plans to ban diesels from city centre

Bristol confirms plans to ban diesels from city centre

A clean air zone for HGVs and buses is also on the cards.
By James Fossdyke 31 October 2019
Commercial Vehicles Hyundai reveals hydrogen-powered HGV concept

Hyundai reveals hydrogen-powered HGV concept

The company is also considering entering the U.S. commercial vehicle market.
By Anthony Alaniz 29 October 2019
Commercial Vehicles Hyundai teases hydrogen-powered HGV with refrigerated trailer

Hyundai teases hydrogen-powered HGV with refrigerated trailer

The concept's name originates from the Roman god of the seas.
By Adrian Padeanu 22 October 2019
Commercial Vehicles Freight industry warns of clean air zone 'limitations'

Freight industry warns of clean air zone 'limitations'

Haulage firms would rather see investment in electric vehicles and traffic calming.
By James Fossdyke 27 September 2019
Government Councils want powers to fine lorries that block village streets

Councils want powers to fine lorries that block village streets

But the Road Haulage Association it's just a plot to raise more money.
By James Fossdyke 04 September 2019
Motorsport.com Renault issues F1 truck crash update

Renault issues F1 truck crash update

The Renault truck driver injured in a crash on the way to the Hungarian Grand Prix has been flown home to recover, as the team confirmed its preparations for the weekend have not been affected by the incident.
By Jonathan Noble 01 August 2019
Safety London's new truck safety scheme 'will not achieve zero harm'

London's new truck safety scheme 'will not achieve zero harm'

New scheme will mean trucks must meet minimum visibility criteria to drive in London.
By James Fossdyke 30 July 2019
Motorsport.com Renault F1 team truck involved in road accident in Hungary

Renault F1 team truck involved in road accident in Hungary

A Renault Formula 1 team truck was involved in an accident in Hungary this morning on its way from Hockenheim to the next race in Budapest.
By Adam Cooper 29 July 2019
Technology Motorway signs could soon go multi-lingual to help foreign truckers

Motorway signs could soon go multi-lingual to help foreign truckers

Signposts will 'speak' nine foreign languages.
By James Fossdyke 15 July 2019
Safety HGV speed limit increase may have improved safety, report suggests

HGV speed limit increase may have improved safety, report suggests

Government report also suggests the change has saved businesses millions.
By James Fossdyke 02 July 2019
Green HGV association calls for 'rethink' of clean air zones

HGV association calls for 'rethink' of clean air zones

The Road Haulage Association says the proposed schemes in Leeds and Birmingham target HGVs "disproportionately".
By James Fossdyke 26 June 2019
Safety Government considering ban on older tyres for large vehicles

Government considering ban on older tyres for large vehicles

Proposals suggest banning tyres more than nine years old from use on HGVs and buses.
By James Fossdyke 24 June 2019
Safety Public 'supportive' of London's new HGV safety rules, says TfL

Public 'supportive' of London's new HGV safety rules, says TfL

But the Freight Transport Association says policymakers should concentrate on other areas of vehicle safety.
By James Fossdyke 01 May 2019
Green Sales of diesel HGVs should be banned from 2040, report claims

Sales of diesel HGVs should be banned from 2040, report claims

The National Infrastructure Commission also said the UK could decarbonise road and rail freight by 2050.
By James Fossdyke 22 April 2019
Renderings Alfa Romeo truck would beautify the commercial segment

Alfa Romeo truck would beautify the commercial segment

Please make this a reality.
By Jacob Oliva 04 February 2019
Safety Plans to remove dangerous HGVs from London's roads progress

Plans to remove dangerous HGVs from London's roads progress

The Direct Vision Standard, which will govern HGV blind spots, is set to arrive in 2020.
By James Fossdyke 11 January 2019
00:19 Crashes / Wrecks Watch FedEx truck damage badly-parked Porsche Cayenne

Watch FedEx truck damage badly-parked Porsche Cayenne

Which do you think was at fault?
By Jacob Oliva 04 November 2018
General M6 Toll price increases criticised, could lead to HGV abandonment

M6 Toll price increases criticised, could lead to HGV abandonment

One freight group says the move will increase pollution in Birmingham.
By James Fossdyke 05 July 2018
Corporate / Financial Nikola is suing Tesla over its electric truck

Nikola is suing Tesla over its electric truck

Sometimes the news writes itself.
By Dominik Wilde 04 May 2018
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