eFREIGHT Autonomous, a consortium of experts in commercial vehicles and automotive technology led by Voltempo, has revealed the findings of a nine-month long study into autonomous heavy goods vehicles, identifying hub-to-hub trunking and intermodal shuttle operations as the most viable starting points for early UK deployment.

Scania has begun the global sales rollout of its new under-cab battery module, which for the first time enables operators to optimise battery capacity for the vast majority of transport needs.

DAF Trucks has introduced the low-roof variant of its distribution-focused DAF XD, designed specifically for car transportation. Retaining the industry-leading design and interior of the standard XD, the truck marks DAF’s return to an important haulage sector and bolsters the choice of vehicles available to fleet customers.

Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland has announced Simon Villanueva as Director of New Truck Sales.

Scania has successfully demonstrated one of the world’s first vehicle-to-grid (V2G) implementations for heavy commercial vehicles using Megawatt Charging System (MCS), marking an important step towards integrating heavy electric transport into the wider energy system.

The joint venture "Bosch MC Battery Service Innovations GmbH," established by Bosch and Mitsubishi Corporation, has secured its first customer for its innovative "Battery-as-a-Service" (BaaS) solution.

The Devon waste carrier was fined £1,466 and told to pay back the economic benefit he realised by his illegal activity of £12,300.

Mercedes-Benz Vans is highlighting the operational and human impact of vehicle downtime, as new research shows how quickly a van being taken off the road can affect service delivery, teams and revenue for UK businesses.

DKV Mobility is launching a charge card designed specifically for transport operators running electric commercial vehicles.